South African music sensation Tyladelivered another career-defining moment after securing two major victories at the 52nd edition of the American Music Awardsin Las Vegas, Nevada. The global star won Best Afrobeats Artist for the second consecutive year and also claimed Social Song of the Year for her viral hit single, “Chanel.”
The historic win places Tyla among Africa’s most influential music exports as her global dominance continues to grow across streaming platforms, charts, and social media conversations. Moreover, the singer became the first international artist ever to win the Social Song of the Year category at the AMAs, further cementing her influence beyond the African music scene.
Held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, the ceremony brought together some of the biggest names in global entertainment. Legendary rapper and actress Queen Latifahhosted the event 31 years after first co-hosting the show in 1995.
Tyla beat an elite lineup of Afrobeats stars to secure the Best Afrobeats Artist award. The category featured Nigerian superstars Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema, and Ghanaian-American artist Moliy. However, Tyla’s massive fan support and streaming numbers ultimately pushed her to another landmark victory.
Her smash record “Chanel” has grown into one of the biggest African songs on digital platforms. The song has already surpassed 354 million Spotify streams and climbed to number eight on the Spotify Global chart. As a result, Tyla became the first African artist to achieve multiple Top 10 hits on Spotify’s global rankings.
Although the singer did not attend the awards ceremony in person, fans across Africa and beyond flooded social media with celebration messages shortly after her name was announced. Her loyal fanbase, widely known as the “Tygers,” played a major role in amplifying her online momentum throughout the awards season.
Unlike many music award ceremonies, the AMAs rely entirely on public votes, streaming activity, music sales, and fan engagement. Therefore, Tyla’s back-to-back success reflects not only her commercial power but also her rapidly expanding international audience.
The night also featured performances from BTS, who secured Artist of the Year, alongside appearances from Sabrina Carpenter, KATSEYE, Karol G, Teyana Taylor, and The Pussycat Dolls.
Now a four-time AMA winner, Tyla continues to raise the global profile of African music while opening new doors for artists from the continent. Her latest achievement also strengthens South Africa’s growing influence in international pop culture and the global entertainment industry.
With Afrobeats, amapiano, and African pop dominating playlists worldwide, Tyla’s success story signals a new era for African artists on the world stage. TTYBrand Africa continues to spotlight the biggest African entertainment stories, music trends, celebrity news, and cultural moments shaping the continent’s global influence.
