South African music sensation Tyla has clinched the Easiest Afrobeats award on the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) for her chart-topping single “PUSH 2 START.”

The announcement, made on Monday morning, marks a important milestone in Tyla’s career and additional highlights the global dominance of Afrobeats and African artists on the arena stage.

Celebrating the discover, Tyla shared her excitement with fans across social media, describing the award as a victory not trusty for herself, but for African music as a total.

This yr’s VMAs additionally seen several diverse African stars nominated, including Nigerian hitmakers Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Ayra Starr. Their nominations across loads of classes underscore Africa’s increasing affect in shaping contemporary pop culture and solidify the continent’s feature as a powerhouse in global music traits.