- South African artist Tyla wins Top Afrobeats Artist at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards.
- She surpasses Nigerian heavyweights Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Asake.
- Tyla’s hit song Water earns her the Top Afrobeats Song award at the same event.
South African singer Tyla has captured widespread attention with her historic win at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards.
The rising star claimed the coveted Top Afrobeats Artist title, outshining Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Asake.
Tyla’s rise to fame has been meteoric, largely driven by her chart-topping single, Water.
The hit track not only dominated charts but also earned her the Top Afrobeats Song award, making her achievements a double triumph at the prestigious event.
While Tyla’s success stood out, other categories at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards saw significant wins.
Here are some highlights from the evening:
Top Afrobeats Song
- Adam Port & Stryv feat. Malachiii “Move”
- Tems “Me & U”
- Tyla “Truth or Dare”
- Winner: Tyla “Water”
- Tyla, Gunna & Skillibeng “Jump”
Top Artist
- Zach Bryan
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Drake
- Winner: Taylor Swift
- Morgan Wallen
Top New Artist
- Benson Boone
- Tommy Richman
- Winner: Chappell Roan
- Shaboozey
- Teddy Swims
Top Male Artist
- Zach Bryan
- Luke Combs
- Drake
- Post Malone
- Winner: Morgan Wallen
Top Female Artist
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Billie Eilish
- Chappell Roan
- Winner: Taylor Swift
- SZA
Top Duo/Group
- blink-182
- Coldplay
- Winner: Fuerza Regida
- Linkin Park
- Stray Kids
Top Billboard 200 Artist
- Zach Bryan
- Drake
- Winner: Taylor Swift
- SZA
- Morgan Wallen
Top Hot 100 Artist
- Zach Bryan
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Billie Eilish
- Winner: Taylor Swift
- Morgan Wallen
Top Hot 100 Songwriter
- Amy Allen
- Jack Antonoff
- Zach Bryan
- Kendrick Lamar
- Winner: Taylor Swift
Top Hot 100 Producer
- Winner: Jack Antonoff
- Zach Bryan
- Daniel Nigro
- Finneas O’Connell
- Taylor Swift
- Travis Scott
Top Rap Female Artist
- Winner: Doja Cat
- GloRilla
- Nicki Minaj
Top Rap Touring Artist
- Nicki Minaj
- Winner: Travis Scott
- $uicideboy$
Top Country Artist
- Zach Bryan
- Luke Combs
- Post Malone
- Chris Stapleton
- Winner: Morgan Wallen
Top Country Male Artist
- Zach Bryan
- Luke Combs
- Winner: Morgan Wallen
Top Country Female Artist
- Winner: Beyoncé
- Megan Moroney
- Lainey Wilson
Top Country Duo/Group
- Zac Brown Band
- Winner: The Red Clay Strays
- Treaty Oak Revival
Top Country Touring Artist
- Winner: Zach Bryan
- Kenny Chesney
- Luke Combs
Top Rock Artist
- Winner: Zach Bryan
- Hozier
- Jelly Roll
- Noah Kahan
- Linkin Park
Top Rock Duo/Group
- Good Neighbours
- Winner: Linkin Park
- The Red Clay Strays
Top Hard Rock Artist
- Bad Omens
- HARDY
- Winner: Linkin Park
Top Rock Touring Artist
- Winner: Coldplay
- The Rolling Stones
- Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
Top Latin Artist
- Winner: Bad Bunny
- Fuerza Regida
- Junior H
- KAROL G
- Peso Pluma
Top Latin Male Artist
- Winner: Bad Bunny
- Junior H
- Peso Pluma
Top Latin Female Artist
- Winner: KAROL G
- Shakira
- Kali Uchis