Tyla’s win highlights the evolving nature of African music and the growing global interest in the sound—regardless of borders!
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Tyla’s win highlights the evolving nature of African music and the growing global interest in the sound—regardless of borders. For many, it’s a wake-up call: African music is rising beyond Nigeria, and new voices are shaping the sound of the future.The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) stirred massive reactions across Africa after South African singer Tyla won the Best Afrobeats category, beating several top Nigerian superstars. Her global hit “Water” clinched the award, shocking fans and sparking debate across social media platforms.
Tyla’s win has been seen by many as a shift in dominance in the Afrobeats space, a genre long led by Nigerian acts like Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, and Asake, all of whom were also nominated.
Social Media Reactions:
• Nigerians voiced mixed reactions—some congratulated Tyla for her talent and global reach, while others felt the award should have gone to a Nigerian artist who better represents the core of Afrobeats.
• South Africans, on the other hand, are celebrating the win as a major breakthrough and a moment of continental pride.
Industry Debate:
Some critics argue that Tyla’s music leans more towards Amapiano or Pop, raising the question of genre classification. However, MTV categorized “Water” under Afrobeats due to its crossover success within that global sound.
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