South African export singer, Tyla, secured her second trophy at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.
The global superstar took home the Best Afrobeats accolade for “Push 2 Start”, outshining artists such as Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tems, Asake, Shenseea and Skillibeng and “Calm Down” hitmaker, Rema.
“I’m very excited, the competition was very tough. Shout-out to all the nominees, shout-out to Africa and my team. It’s just a blessing to be here winning another award,” said Tyla during an interview at the ceremony held on Sunday at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.
About her next album, she shared: “It’s coming and it’s coming in hot. Like for real, just keep an eye out.”
Known for her stunning choice in wardrobe, the “Water” hitmaker walked the red carpet wearing a vintage beige Chanel mini-dress. She accessorised with chains of gold medallions around her neck, wrist and waist – all by Pandora.
The piece was off the runway from the Chanel Spring Collection, modeled by Claudia Schiffer back in 1993.
Tyla took home her second VMA at Sunday’s ceremony in New York’s UBS Arena.
Meanwhile, Lady Gaga was the night’s biggest winner, taking home four awards: Best Direction and Best Art Direction for “Abracadabra”, Best Collaboration with Bruno Mars for “Die With a Smile” and the top honour, Artist of the Year.
Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter each took home three awards, tying for the second-most wins of the night.
Doechii took home two trophies for Best Hip Hop and Best Choreography for her global hit “Anxiety”.
Special awards for the evening went to Mariah Carey (Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award), Busta Rhymes (Rock the Bells Visionary Award) and Ricky Martin (Latin Icon Award).
The night’s performers included Tate McRae, who set the stage ablaze in her first-ever main stage performance at the MTV VMAs.
The 22-year-old “So Close to What” singer hit the stage to perform “Sports Car” and “Revolving Door”.
McRae delivered an incredible performance while in the sand on the stage, showing off her incredible dance skills.
Meanwhile, Carey performed “Sugar Sweet”, “Fantasy”, “We Belong Together” and “Obsessed”, to celebrate her 2025 Vanguard Award.
Other performers included Martin, Gaga and several DJs such as DJ Snake.
The Minister of Justice has approved a joint inquest into the 1993 murder of five schoolchildren by apartheid forces.According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) on October 8, 1993, Mzwandile Mfeya and Sandiso Yaso, both just twelve years old, along with 16-year-old twins Samora and Sadat Mpendulo, and 17-year-old Thando Mthembu, were brutally murdered at their home in Mthatha.The victims were preparing for their final examinations at the residence of […]
