Tyla, the 22-year-old South African singer, is making waves on the global music scene. Following the success of her hit song "Water," she has received nominations in two categories at the 2025 American Music Awards. Tyla is nominated for New Artist of the Year and Favorite Afrobeats Artist.
Jennifer Lopez will host the awards ceremony on Monday, May 26, in Las Vegas. The event will be broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+. Tyla's music blends afrobeats, pop, and amapiano.
Tyla gained recognition with tracks like "Getting Late". In 2023, she signed with Epic Records. Tyla's competitors for Favorite Afrobeats Artist include Burna Boy, Rema, Asake, and Davido. Other nominees for New Artist of the Year include Ice Spice and Noah Kahan.