Tyla Continues Her Global Rise With Double Victory at the American Music Awards

South African superstar Tyla continues to reach new heights on the global stage. At the 52nd American Music Awards, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the singer emerged as the only African artist to win on the night, taking home Favourite Afrobeats Artist and Social Song of the Year for her smash hit CHANEL.

The fan-voted Social Song of the Year award highlighted the massive online impact of “CHANEL”, which has dominated social media timelines, dance trends and streaming charts since its release in October 2025. The track has already amassed more than 320 million Spotify streams, further cementing its place as one of Tyla’s biggest records to date.

Her Favourite Afrobeats Artist win was equally significant. Tyla beat some of the continent’s biggest names, including Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema and Moliy, further proving how far her influence has stretched beyond South Africa. Beyond her two wins, the singer also received nominations for Best Female R&B Artist and Best Music Video, showcasing her growing crossover appeal within global pop and R&B spaces.

The AMA victories arrive at the perfect moment in Tyla’s career as she prepares to release her highly anticipated sophomore album, APOP*, on 24 July 2026. The upcoming project is already generating excitement online and is expected to include tracks such as “CHANEL”, “IS IT” and “SHE DID IT AGAIN” featuring Zara Larsson. The album is also expected to further explore Tyla’s signature “popiano” sound, blending amapiano, pop and R&B into a style that continues to resonate globally.

The momentum surrounding the singer continues to grow ahead of the 2026 BET Awards, where she is nominated for both Video of the Year and Viewer’s Choice. The Video of the Year nomination is particularly significant, marking another major moment for African representation within global music spaces.

At just 24, Tyla continues to push South African music further onto the international stage with every release, performance and career milestone. With APOP* on the horizon and global recognition continuing to build around her, the singer is stepping confidently into a defining new chapter of her career.