Tyla Wins Best Afrobeats at 2025 MTV VMAs with “PUSH 2 START”

South African music sensation Tyla has clinched the Best Afrobeats award at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) for her chart-topping single “PUSH 2 START.”

The announcement, made on Monday morning, marks a major milestone in Tyla’s career and further highlights the global dominance of Afrobeats and African artists on the world stage.

Celebrating the win, Tyla shared her excitement with fans across social media, describing the award as a victory not just for herself, but for African music as a whole.

This year’s VMAs also saw several other African stars nominated, including Nigerian hitmakers Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Ayra Starr. Their nominations across multiple categories underscore Africa’s expanding influence in shaping contemporary pop culture and solidify the continent’s role as a powerhouse in global music trends.