Tyla Wins Big at the MTV EMAs – OkayAfrica

At an MTV event, two women grace the stage; one speaks passionately into the microphone while the other claps and smiles. A trophy with the iconic MTV logo glistens in front of them, capturing a moment that echoes across global platforms like OkayAfrica.

Tyla’s fairytale year got even better on Sunday evening as she made history as the first African artist to win three awards in a single night at the MTV European Music Awards (EMAs). The South African singer won the awards for Best Afrobeats, Best African Act and Best R&B.

Joined by her sister Sydney, Tyla accepted the award for Best Afrobeats and her speech was far less controversial than the last time she won a similar award. “I’m so honored to be winning this award,” she said, sidestepping any talk about whether she’s an…