“This is such a gift to be here,” says the South African singer, who also won Best International Act
Tyla performed “Jump” during the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday. The South African singer had an impressive night on Sunday, having won Best New Artist and Best International Act before her set.
He was up against Sexyy Redd, October London, Fridayy, Bossmon Dlow, Ayra Starr, 4Batz and 41 for Best New Artist. The award was presented by a reunited A different world mold.
During Tyla's acceptance speech for Best New Artist, she called out one of her favorites who she competed against for the award. “First off, I love Sexyy Redd. God, I can't love her that much,” Tyla said. “I just want to dedicate it to Africa. You know, I want to dedicate this to all the African superstars before me who didn't have the opportunities I have. Yes, it's just amazing. And Africa in the world guys!'
After her acceptance speeches for the two awards, she performed “Jump,” which featured Gunna and Skillibeng dropping their lyrics from the collaborative song, which appears on Tyla's debut self-titled album. Dancers in tiger costumes. artists on stilts; and an elephant statue.
Rolling rockhis criticism Tyla, released in March, said of the album: “It demonstrates the ongoing challenge of turning dance music euphoria into pop euphoria…Tyla's debut, sure to be on repeat at the best house parties this year, shows that she lives up to the challenge. Amapiano probably couldn't ask for a more effective ambassador.”
The Johannesburg native was also nominated for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist (which SZA won) and the Viewers' Choice Award for “Water” at the BET Awards.
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