Tyla achieves milestone with twin victories at American Music Awards

South African music sensation Tyla, born Tyla Laura Seethal, has etched her name in the record books at the 2026 American Music Awards by taking home two prominent awards at the esteemed event.

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Notably, Tyla emerged victorious in the Best Afrobeats Artist category, outshining prominent African artists such as Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema, and Moliy.

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Additionally, she secured the fan-voted Social Song of the Year award for her chart-topping single "Chanel", making her the sole African artist to receive an award at the 52nd edition of the AMAs.

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With four nominations, Tyla was the most nominated African act in AMA history, further solidifying her expanding global presence.

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Her hit single "Chanel", released in October 2025, achieved immense commercial success, dominating music charts and streaming platforms worldwide, including over 320 million streams on Spotify.

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The song also garnered nominations for Best Music Video and Best Female R&B Artist, showcasing its widespread appeal.

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Tyla initially gained international recognition in 2023 with her breakout single "Water", which seamlessly blended R&B with South African Amapiano sounds.

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The song rapidly became a viral sensation across social media platforms and eventually broke into the top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100, paving the way for her self-titled debut album and global career.

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Tyla's recent AMA win adds to her already impressive list of accomplishments, including a Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance with "Water" and MTV Video Music Awards for Best Afrobeats Video in both 2024 and 2025.

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Furthermore, Tyla is set to appear at the 2026 BET Awards in June, where she has earned two nominations, including a historic nod for Video of the Year.

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Reports also indicate that Tyla is currently preparing to release her second studio album in July, marking her next major project.