South African music star, Tyla, has made history by winning the Best Afrobeats Award at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) for her smash hit “Push 2 Start.”
The prestigious ceremony, held on Sunday night in New York, saw global artists recognized with the iconic “Moon Person” trophies.
Tyla’s victory came in what many fans considered the most competitive category of the night, as she beat Nigerian music giants like Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Wizkid.
Tyla’s achievement has sparked a wave of excitement, with fans across Africa and the world celebrating her success.
Her win is not only a personal triumph but also a powerful symbol of the growing global influence of Afrobeats and African music. Fans took to social media to praise her, calling her the new face of African music on the world stage.
This year’s VMAs also highlighted the rising power of African artists, with Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Ayra Starr earning nominations across several categories.
Their success proves that African music is no longer on the sidelines but is at the heart of shaping global pop culture.
Tyla’s victory with “Push 2 Start” solidifies her place as one of the most exciting new voices in Afrobeats, further cementing the genre’s place on the global map.
This win shows that African music’s dominance in the international scene is only just beginning.
