South African music sensation Tyla is ending 2024 on a high note, making history with an impressive eight nominations at the Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs). The BBMAs, a prestigious event hosted by Billboard, celebrates the year’s most outstanding achievements in music. The nominations, announced on November 25 in Los Angeles, saw Tyla earn recognition across multiple categories, solidifying her place as one of the most talked-about stars of the year.
Tyla, who has taken the global music scene by storm, was nominated for Top R&B Artist, Top Afrobeats Artist, Top R&B Song, Top R&B Album, and Top R&B Female Artist, among others. She made history by being the first artist in the BBMAs to earn three nominations in the same category, with her songs “Water,” “Truth or Dare,” and “Jump” all nominated for Top Afrobeats Song. The news sent her loyal fanbase, affectionately known as the Tigers, into a frenzy, with supporters expressing immense pride and excitement at her groundbreaking success.
“This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for,” said @sadestyla, a passionate fan. “Tyla is not just competing; she’s dominating. Her only competition is herself, and she’s leaving everyone breathless.” Another fan, @Badboychike, echoed similar sentiments, calling Tyla’s meteoric rise “the biggest success Africa has ever seen in a debut year.”
However, Tyla’s journey hasn’t been without controversy. While her achievements continue to pile up, some fans of Nigerian artist Ayra Starr have voiced displeasure over Tyla’s success, accusing her team of mimicking Starr’s style. Despite the online backlash, Tyla and her supporters remain unfazed, keeping their focus on her continuous rise to the top.
In addition to her BBMA nominations, Tyla has also made waves on streaming platforms, recently landing in the Top 10 Most Streamed 2024 Female Albums on Spotify, further solidifying her international appeal. The upcoming 2024 Billboard Music Awards is set to air on December 12, and fans are eagerly anticipating Tyla’s moment in the spotlight.
Other major contenders for the night include global stars like Taylor Swift, Drake, Morgan Wallen, and Zach Bryan, with Swift and Drake set to compete for the title of Most All-Time Wins. As for Tyla, her journey is just beginning, and her impact on the global music scene is undeniable.
2024 BBMA Finalists:
- Top Afrobeats Artist: Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, Tyla
- Top R&B Artist: Brent Faiyaz, SZA, Tyla, The Weeknd
- Top New Artist: Benson Boone, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims
- Top Hot 100 Artist: Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen
- Top Song Sales Artist: Jelly Roll, Jung Kook, Shaboozey, Taylor Swift
