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Tyla took house the award for Finest Afrobeat on the 2024 MTV VMA Awards on Wednesday (September 11) evening. Introduced by Halle Bailey and Lil Nas X, the “On and On” singer accepted the award in arguably one of many funniest methods.
Shortly after receiving the long-lasting Moon Man figurine, Tyra stated: “I am not robust sufficient. Are you able to maintain it?” [the award] For me? Thanks and sorry. Nas X then obtained the trophy whereas carrying a Energy Rangers-style leather-based swimsuit whereas delivering a strong speech about African music.
The incident went viral on social media, and Tyra took to Twitter to make clear that her feedback weren’t directed at Bailey. “You guys are making every little thing bizarre. I am not asking my daughter Hallie. We [are] Simply women. [Shut the f**k up]I received the VMAs,” she wrote.
“The worldwide affect of ‘Water’ on the world is proof that African music will also be pop music. It is very particular, but in addition bittersweet as a result of I do know there’s a tendency to categorize all African artists as Afrobeats,” Tira stated within the speech Zhong stated. “That’s one factor, despite the fact that Afrobeats runs one thing and opens numerous doorways for us, African music is so various.”
“I simply needed to [give a] shout out [to] All Afrobeat artists who’re in the identical style as me. shout out [to] Teems, Ella Starr. shout out [to] Roger. shout out [to] Rema, Wizkid, Burna Boy, all of us. Love you all,” she concluded.
Notably, Tyla’s “Water” beat out the Tems’ “Love Me JeJe,” Chris Brown’s “Sensational,” Burna Boy’s “Metropolis Boys,” Ayra Starr’s “Final Heartbreak Track” and Usher’s Pheelz-assisted track “Destroy”.
Tyla’s outfit on the VMAs was equally spectacular. The musician wore a strapless neon yellow gown by AREA, which she paired with turquoise briefs that peeked by cutouts.
