Asake, Ayra Starr, Lose To Tyla At BET Awards

South Africa's rising star, Tyla, had a night to remember at the 2024 BET Awards, securing the coveted 'Best International Act' award.

South Africa’s rising star, Tyla, had a night to remember at the 2024 BET Awards, securing the coveted “Best International Act” award.

The talented singer faced stiff competition from a diverse group of nominees, including Asake , Ayra Starr , Aya Nakamura , Bk’ , Cleo Sol , Focalistic , Raye , and Tiakola .Notably, Tyla’s win marks a significant moment for South African music on the international stage. Her self-titled album, “TYLA,” has received commercial success. The album’s lead single, “Water,” has gone viral on social media with a popular dance attached to it and several dance challenge videos.

Also, Tyla received a nomination in the Best New Artiste category with contenders like Ayra Starr, Fridayy, Sexyy Red, 41, 4Batz, Bossman Dlow, and October London. Ultimately, Tyla came out victorious and won the award.Finally, Tyla’s self-titled debut album, released in March 2024, garnered critical acclaim and debuted at number 24 on the U.S. Billboard 200. Earlier in the evening, she received an additional nod, presenting an award before winning “Best International Act.

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