Tyla wins best afrobeats, Swift encourages voting, and more highlights from the 40th VMAs – Africanews

A person with curly hair proudly holds a silver astronaut trophy against a backdrop adorned with "MTV" logos, celebrating their triumph at the VMAs.

Tyla celebrated a huge win by taking home the Best Afrobeats award at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), marking a milestone moment for the genre.

Megan Thee Stallion, the first-time host of the evening, fired up the crowd with her bold performance, bringing her signature energy to the stage.

Taylor Swift used her platform to encourage viewers to vote in the 2024 Presidential election during her acceptance speech for video of the year. She avoided discussing Kamala Harris’ campaign…

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