Tyla edged past Wizkid, Tems, Asake, and Rema to win the Favorite Afrobeats Artist award at the 2025 American Music Awards.

South African sensation Tyla has officially claimed the Favorite Afrobeats Artist award at the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs), solidifying her status as one of the most influential voices in the global Afrobeats movement.

In a fiercely competitive category, Tyla edged past Nigerian heavyweights Wizkid, Tems, Asake, and Rema, all of whom have played pivotal roles in shaping the genre’s international success. The fan-voted award, presented at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, marks a significant milestone in Tyla’s meteoric rise, further cementing her place among the elite artists pushing Afrobeats to new heights.

Tyla’s victory comes on the heels of her breakout success with “Water”, a track that captivated audiences worldwide and propelled her into the global spotlight. Her genre-blending artistry, which fuses Afrobeats, Amapiano, and R&B, has resonated deeply with fans across continents, making her a standout figure in the.