Tyla continues to fly the South African flag excessive, this time securing a significant worldwide win on the 2025 Nickelodeon Youngsters’ Alternative Awards.
The 23-year-old international star took residence the coveted Favorite International Music Star (Africa) award.
Held on the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, the energetic awards present was full of music, color, and naturally, the enduring inexperienced slime.
Tyla not solely graced the stage as a first-time host but in addition delivered a standout second when her win was introduced, beating out high nominees from throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, the UK, and past.
Clearly moved by the popularity, Tyla accepted the award with heartfelt gratitude.
“This implies the world to me, to characterize Africa on a world stage and be recognised by all of you wonderful youngsters on the market … wow. Thanks for believing in me and dancing with me. Africa to the world!”
Her look and win marked a proud second for South African music, because the Grammy-winning singer continues her fast rise in international popular culture.
The honour joins a rising listing of accolades she’s earned over the previous yr, together with wins on the Grammys and the American Music Awards, in addition to greater than 30 different worldwide recognitions.
Whereas the highlight was additionally shared with artists like Sabrina Carpenter, who walked away with a number of awards, it was Tyla’s second of triumph that had followers again residence and throughout the continent buzzing.