Tyla Honored with Global Impact Award at Billboard’s R&B No.1s 2024

South African sensation Tyla took home the prestigious Global Impact Award at the Billboard’s R&B No.1s 2024 , cementing her status as a rising global star .

Tyla, known for her signature Amapiano -infused sound, received a rousing introduction from Billboard’s Senior R&B, Hip-Hop , and Afrobeats writer , Heran Mamo , who praised the singer’s meteoric rise and her ability to take African music to the world stage .

Mamo introduced Tyla by highlighting her remarkable achievements , including her massive hit “Water,” which dominated the charts.

The track spent eight weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart and 46 weeks on the US Afrobeats Songs chart, making her a record-breaking artist in the genre.

She also earned the Best African Music Performance Grammy earlier this year.

In her emotional acceptance speech, Tyla expressed deep gratitude to her team, family , and fans .

“Thank you so much, Billboard . Thank you to my team, my label, my family, God , and my Tigers,” she said.

Overwhelmed by the honor , Tyla reflected on how her dream once seemed unattainable, especially as an artist from South Africa .

“The fact that I’m able to be here today and just live out a dream that never felt real is just such a beautiful thing,” she shared.

Tyla also used the moment to emphasize the cultural significance of her music, noting that African music is not just a trend but a reflection of deep-rooted culture .

“It’s not just a trend, it’s not just a dance move… it’s culture,” she passionately stated, thanking her fans for embracing African music and its global influence .

With her chart-topping success and continued dedication to representing African culture on the world stage, Tyla’s win at Billboard’s R&B No.1s 2024 solidifies her place as one of the most influential artists of her generation .

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