“This is so special but also bittersweet because I know there’s a tendency to group African artises under Afrobeats. Afrobeats have opened many doors for us, but African music is so diverse it’s more than just Afrobeats. I represent amapiano and my culture.
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Tyla was also nominated for Best R&B for “Water” and Best New Artist. SZA clinched the Best R&B category for “Snooze” while Chappell Roan won Best New Artist.Tyla is officially the first African female artiste to win Best Afrobeats Music Video since the category was introduced in 2023. The inaugural winner was Rema’s Calm Down ft Selena Gomez.
Tyla said, “This is so special but also bittersweet because I know there’s a tendency to group African artises under Afrobeats. Afrobeats have opened many doors for us, but Africanis so diverse it’s more than just Afrobeats. I represent amapiano and my culture. This is a shout-out to my fellow VMA nominees, Burna Boy, Tems, Lojay, and Ayra Starr. Africa to the world!”
Swift, who led the nominees with 12 nods, shared her excitement while on stage, reflecting on her experience working on the music video. The 34-year-old music star dedicated the awards to her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce, who she credited with bringing joy to the shoot. Swift’s haul of awards didn’t stop there.
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