Tyla, a South African music sensation, is ready to create history at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), which will take place on December 12. The 22-year-old artist has quickly climbed to global prominence, with her self-titled debut album receiving over a billion Spotify views and her breakout hit “Water” receiving around 890 million streams.
Tyla is performing at the renowned event and contending in eight categories, tying Drake and Kendrick Lamar for the third most nominations this year. She has received nominations in several categories, including Top R&B Artist and Top Afrobeat Artist.
Her hits, “Water,” “Truth or Dare,” and “Jump,” have all been recognised in the Top Afrobeats Song category, showcasing her skill in blending both R&B and amapiano-inspired sounds. This marks a major milestone in Tyla’s career as she continues to dominate both local and international music charts.
“Water” has already made waves globally, peaking at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January, and securing the inaugural Grammy for Best African Music Performance in February. Her debut album Tyla reached No. 24 on the Billboard 200 in April.
Tyla’s impressive list of nominations includes:
• Top R&B Artist
• Top R&B Female Artist
• Top Afrobeats Artist
• Top R&B Album (Tyla)
• Top R&B Song
• Top Afrobeats Song (Water, Truth or Dare, and Jump featuring Gunna and Skillibeng)
The 2024 BBMAs, which will air live from Los Angeles, promises to be an unforgettable night for Tyla and her fans.
