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South African Sensation Tyla Makes History at 2025 VMAs with Second Afrobeats Win
In a dazzling night at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, South African star Tyla has proven lightning can strike twice. The 23-year-old sensation clinched her second consecutive Best Afrobeats award at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards for her hit “Push 2 Start,” following last year’s triumph with “Water.”
Facing off against African music’s finest, including Nigerian powerhouses Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Wizkid, Tyla’s victory showcases her growing dominance in the global music scene. The win was particularly impressive given the category’s star-studded nominations, which included collaborations with international artists like Travis Scott and Brent Faiyaz.
Making heads turn beyond her musical achievement, Tyla commanded attention on the red carpet in a stunning vintage Chanel piece from the ’90s, proving she’s as much a fashion force as she is a musical one. While “Push 2 Start” missed out on Best Choreography, her presence at the ceremony reinforced her status as one of Africa’s brightest rising stars.
The 2025 VMAs, broadcast live on CBS for the first time, delivered a night of memorable moments across genres. Lady Gaga dominated with four awards, including Artist of the Year, while Ariana Grande took home Video of the Year for “Brighter Days Ahead.” The ceremony also honored music legends, with Mariah Carey receiving the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award and Ricky Martin being celebrated with the inaugural Latin Icon Award.
The introduction of new honors like the Rock the Bells Visionary Award, presented to Busta Rhymes, and various category winners ranging from Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” for Album of the Year to breakthrough artist Alex Warren’s wins, highlighted the VMAs’ commitment to recognizing diverse musical talents across generations and genres.
This year’s ceremony not only celebrated current chart-toppers but also paid tribute to music’s evolving landscape, proving that from Afrobeats to Latin pop, the VMAs continue to be a global stage for music’s finest moments.
[Article maintains all factual information while presenting it in a more engaging, flowing narrative that emphasizes the significance of Tyla’s achievement within the broader context of the awards show.]
