South African music star Tyla is ending the year on a high with a remarkable achievement: eight nominations at the Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs). The BBMAs, organized by Billboard magazine, celebrate outstanding talent in the music industry, recognizing artists for their exceptional contributions throughout the year.
Tyla’s impressive list of nominations includes categories like Top R&B Artist, Top Afrobeats Artist, Top R&B Song, and Top R&B Female Artist. Notably, she made history as the first artist ever to be nominated three times in a single category at the BBMAs.
The announcement of the nominees was made on November 25 in Los Angeles, and Tyla’s recognition has sparked excitement among her fans, known as “Tigers.” Her songs “Water,” “Truth or Dare,” and “Jump” are all in the running for Top Afrobeats Song, and her work has been celebrated for elevating the Afrobeats genre on the global stage.
Fans have expressed immense pride in her achievements, with many highlighting her hard work and consistency throughout 2024. “Tyla is constantly making waves, and it’s so well-deserved,” said one fan on social media. “Her success is setting a new bar for African artists.”
Despite some criticism from rival fans, particularly those of Nigerian artist Ayra Starr, Tyla has remained focused on her journey. Ayra Starr’s fans expressed dissatisfaction with Starr’s lack of nominations, accusing Tyla’s team of copying Starr’s style. However, Tyla’s supporters have brushed off such claims, focusing instead on her growing success.
Along with the BBMA nominations, Tyla is celebrating a significant achievement as her debut album makes it into the top 10 most streamed female albums on Spotify for 2024.
The 2024 Billboard Music Awards, which will be broadcast on December 12, will see major stars like Taylor Swift, Zach Bryan, and Morgan Wallen also competing for top honors.
The full list of finalists includes categories like Top Artist, Top New Artist, and various genre-specific awards. The race for the coveted title of Top R&B Artist features Tyla alongside established stars like The Weeknd and SZA, making this an exciting time for music lovers worldwide.
Tyla’s nominations mark a defining moment in her career and underscore the growing global influence of African artists in mainstream music.
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