South African artist Tyla captivated the audience at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), held in Manchester’s Co-op Live arena, by winning a record-breaking three awards in a single night.

Tyla, who has been a rising sensation on the global music scene, took home the Best Afrobeats, Best R&B, and Best African Act awards, becoming the first African artist to achieve such a milestone at the EMAs.

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Her wins were especially notable given the strong competition from renowned African and international artists, including Asake, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems.

The prestigious MTV EMAs, now in their 30th year, returned to the United Kingdom for a grand celebration of music, featuring nominations from top global icons.

Tyla’s achievements underscore her growing influence as an international artist and mark a significant moment for African representation in global music.

Reacting to her groundbreaking victory, Tyla thanked her fanbase, affectionately called the “Tygers,” saying, “Thank you Tygers once again! Y’all are insane!” Her win comes on the heels of a landmark year, which also saw her being crowned Best New Artist at the BET Awards in July.

Her breakout hit, “Water,” continues to resonate worldwide, further propelling her career and establishing her as a force in Afrobeats and global pop music.

Though Tyla was notably absent from the recently announced 2025 Grammy nominations, her unprecedented success at the MTV EMAs confirms her role as one of Africa’s most promising talents and an emblem of the continent’s burgeoning music influence.

Here’s the full list of winners from the 2024 MTV EMAs:

BEST SONG

WINNER: Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso”

Ariana Grande – “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)”

Benson Boone – “Beautiful Things”

Beyoncé – “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”

Billie Eilish – “BIRDS OF A FEATHER”

Chappell Roan – “Good Luck, Babe!”

BEST VIDEO

WINNER: Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight”

Ariana Grande – “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)”

Charli XCX – “360”

Eminem – “Houdini”

Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”

LISA ft. Rosalía – “NEW WOMAN”

BEST ARTIST

WINNER: Taylor Swift

Beyoncé

Billie Eilish

Post Malone

RAYE

Sabrina Carpenter

BEST COLLABORATION

WINNER: LISA ft. Rosalía – “NEW WOMAN”

Charli XCX & Billie Eilish – “Guess” featuring Billie Eilish

Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – “Like That”

Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – “Die With a Smile”

Peso Pluma, Anitta – “BELLAKEO”

Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight”

BEST NEW

WINNER: Benson Boone

Ayra Starr

Chappell Roan

LE SSERAFIM

Teddy Swims

The Last Dinner Party

Tyla

BEST POP

WINNER: Ariana Grande

Billie Eilish

Camila Cabello

Charli XCX

Dua Lipa

Sabrina Carpenter

Taylor Swift

BEST AFROBEATS

WINNER: Tyla

Asake

Ayra Starr

Burna Boy

Rema

Tems

BEST ROCK

WINNER: Liam Gallagher

Bon Jovi

Coldplay

Green Day

Kings of Leon

Lenny Kravitz

The Killers

BEST LATIN

WINNER: Peso Pluma

Anitta

Bad Bunny

KAROL G

Rauw Alejandro

Shakira

BEST K-POP

WINNER: Jimin

Jung Kook

LE SSERAFIM

LISA

NewJeans

Stray Kids

BEST ALTERNATIVE

WINNER: Imagine Dragons

Fontaines D.C.

Hozier

Lana Del Rey

Twenty One Pilots

YUNGBLUD

BEST ELECTRONIC

WINNER: Calvin Harris

David Guetta

Disclosure

DJ Snake

Fred Again..

Swedish House Mafia

BEST HIP-HOP

WINNER: Eminem

Central Cee

Kendrick Lamar

Megan Thee Stallion

Nicki Minaj

Travis Scott

BEST R&B

WINNER: Tyla

Kehlani

SZA

Tinashe

Usher

Victoria Monét

BEST LIVE

WINNER: Taylor Swift

Adele

Coldplay

Doja Cat

RAYE

Travis Scott

BEST PUSH

WINNER: LE SSERAFIM

Ayra Starr

Chappell Roan

Coco Jones

Flyana Boss

Jessie Murph

Laufey

Mark Ambor

Shaboozey

Teddy Swims

The Warning

Victoria Monét

BIGGEST FANS

WINNER: LISA

Anitta

Ariana Grande

Beyoncé

Billie Eilish

Chappell Roan

Charli XCX

Katy Perry

Nicki Minaj

Sabrina Carpenter

Shawn Mendes

Taylor Swift

MTV EMA 2024 BEST REGIONAL ACT NOMINEES:

BEST AFRICAN ACT

WINNER: Tyla

Asake

Ayra Starr

DBN Gogo

Diamond Platnumz

TitoM & Yuppe

BEST ASIA ACT

BINI

ILLIT

Mahalini

MASDO

Sakurazaka46

BEST AUSTRALIAN ACT

Confidence Man

CYRIL

Kylie Minogue

Sia

The Kid LAROI

Troye Sivan

BEST AUSTRIAN ACT

Bilderbuch

Christina Stürmer

Esther Graf

Money Boy

RAF Camora

Wanda

BEST BRAZILIAN ACT

Jão

Luisa Sonza

Matuê

Pabllo Vittar

Pedro Sampaio

BEST CANADIAN ACT

AR Paisley

Kaytranada

Nelly Furtado

Shawn Mendes

Tate McRae

BEST CARIBBEAN ACT

Eladio Carrión

Luar La L

Myke Towers

YovngChimi

Young Miko

BEST DUTCH ACT

Claude

Jonna Fraser

Mr. Belt & Wezol

Roxy Dekker

Son Mieux

BEST FRENCH ACT

Aya Nakamura

Dadju & Tayc

GIMS

Pierre Garnier

Slimane

Vitaa

BEST GERMAN ACT

AYLIVA

K.I.Z

Luciano

Pashanim

Shirin David

BEST INDIA ACT

Armaan Malik

Chirag Todi

Dee MC & EPR

Hanumankind

Kamakshi Khanna

Mali

BEST ITALIAN ACT

Angelina Mango

Annalisa

Ghali

Mahmood

The Kolors

BEST ISRAELI ACT

Agam Buhbut

Anna Zak

Noa Kirel

Shahar Saul

Shahar Tavoch

BEST LAT AM CENTRAL ACT

Beele

Blessd

Kapo

Manuel Turizo

Sofia Castro

BEST LAT AM NORTH ACT

Danna

El Malilla

Gabito Ballesteros

Natanael Cano

YeriMua

BEST LAT AM SOUTH ACT

Dillom

Emilia

Luck Ra

Maria Becerra

Trueno

BEST NORDIC ACT

Alesso

girl in red

Laufey

Swedish House Mafia

Zara Larsson

BEST POLISH ACT

Daria Zawiałow

Kacperczyk

Kwiat Jabłoni

Pro8l3m

Zalewski

BEST PORTUGUESE ACT

Bárbara Bandeira

Bárbara Tinoco

Dillaz

Ivandro

Slow J

BEST SPANISH ACT

Ana Mena

Belén Aguilera

Dani Fernández

Lola Indigo

Mikel Izal

BEST SWISS ACT

Benjamin Amaru

Faber

Nemo

Priya Ragu

Stress

BEST UK & IRELAND ACT

WINNER: RAYE

Central Cee

Charli XCX

Chase & Status

Dua Lipa

Hozier

BEST US ACT

Ariana Grande

Beyoncé

Kendrick Lamar

Sabrina Carpenter

Taylor Swift

The announcement of nominees for the 67th Grammy Awards has sparked a heated debate among fans, as several popular Nigerian artists, including Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, Asake, Tems, Rema, and Lojay, are in the running for prestigious awards.

Supporters have taken to social media to cheer on their favorites, adding to the excitement around the Grammys.

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Nominees for the Best African Music Performance category include Yemi Alade’s track Tomorrow, MMS by Asake and Wizkid, and Burna Boy’s Higher. Other tracks in this category are Sensational, a collaboration between Chris Brown, Davido, and Lojay, as well as Tems’ song Love Me Jeje.

Tems leads as the Nigerian artist with the most Grammy nominations this year, having additional nods in the Best Global Music Album category for Born in the Wild, and a Best R&B Song nomination for Burning. Rema’s Heis also stands out under the Best Global Music Album category.

Reactions from fans have been mixed. Abiritomi expressed support for all nominees, saying, “They’re all very good artistes so may the best person win.”

Others showed support for specific artists, like Jahsuper, who wrote, “Yemi Alade should bag this one!” Meanwhile, Taiwosinatra anticipated a win for Tems, commenting, “Fortunately, Tems grabbing this one.”

The debate over who deserves the win continues, with fans comparing achievements in streams, charts, and personal favorites. As Wiggledating pointed out, “If is based on streams and charts then Sensational will win.” Similarly, Michael Realz predicted, “Davido is getting the that Grammy.”

The Grammy nominations mark a significant moment for Nigerian music on the global stage, as fans and industry players eagerly await the winners to be announced.

In a new development within the ongoing scandal involving Equatorial Guinea’s former Director of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), Baltasar Ebang Engonga, a leaked sextape of his wife with another man has surfaced online.

This revelation has sent shockwaves through the community, further complicating the political and personal ramifications surrounding Engonga’s recent dismissal.

The video, reportedly leaked without clear origins, shows Mrs. Engonga with an unidentified man, which has led to a divided public reaction. Many who previously sympathised with her, due to her husband’s involvement in explicit video leaks with multiple women, expressed surprise and disappointment after this footage emerged.

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Initially viewed as an innocent party amidst her husband’s scandals, the new video has cast a shadow on her public image, leaving supporters disillusioned.

Baltasar Engonga himself, recently removed from his position by presidential mandate, is already in custody pending further investigations. His dismissal followed the release of over 300 explicit videos involving himself and several women, including spouses of public officials and relatives. With this latest development, the Engonga scandal now extends beyond his own actions, engulfing family members and escalating tensions among political and social circles in Equatorial Guinea.

As both Engonga and his wife find themselves in the center of this scandal, the situation continues to raise questions regarding the extent of personal and professional boundaries violated and the political implications within Equatorial Guinea’s elite. Authorities are expected to announce further legal actions in the coming days as the investigation progresses.