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Tyla Beats Out Top Nigerian Stars, Makes History With Three MTV EMA Victories

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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

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Tragic Funfair Crush In Ibadan Claims Children’s Lives

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The Oyo State Government under Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the reconstruction of Ijio-Idiko-Ile Road which is one of the roads in the Oke Ogun geo-political zone in the state. Makinde also disclosed that he had given the go-ahead for the renovation of Iseyin Township Hall. Makinde, made these known during a town hall meeting held at Iseyin Town Hall in Iseyin Local Government Area, on Thursday. In his speech, Makinde informed the audience that construction is still going on at the Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso campus's College of Agricultural Science and Renewable Natural Resources, Iseyin Campus. He declared that Oba Abdul Ganiy Adekunle Salau, the most recent Aseyin of Iseyin, would be honored by having the campus lecture hall bear his name.

Several children lost their lives, and many others were injured in a tragic incident at a funfair in Ibadan, a city in south-west Nigeria.

The event, which was advertised as free entry, attracted a massive crowd, resulting in a crush as attendees struggled to gain access.

Eyewitnesses reported that over 5,000 children gathered at the venue, located at the Islamic High School Basorun. The tragedy unfolded when the main organisers arrived to begin the event. While the exact sequence of events leading to the crush remains unclear, the situation escalated into chaos, leaving scores injured.

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The Oyo state government confirmed the incident, stating that victims had been rushed to various hospitals across Ibadan for treatment. In a statement, they acknowledged “multiple loss of lives and injuries.” Authorities have urged concerned parents to check local hospitals for their children’s whereabouts.

The devastating event has left the community in shock, with residents mourning the lives lost in what should have been a joyous occasion. Investigations are expected to shed light on how the situation spiraled out of control.

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Actor John Dumelo Makes Political Debut, Wins Parliamentary Seat

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Ghanaian actor-turned-politician, John Dumelo has secured a victory in the 2024 general elections, winning the parliamentary seat for Ayawaso West Wuogon.

Running on the platform of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dumelo triumphed with 40,561 votes, defeating incumbent Lydia Alhassan of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who garnered 27,377 votes.

Dumelo’s victory follows a narrow loss to Alhassan in the 2020 elections, making this win a significant political milestone.

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Speaking after his victory, the 40-year-old expressed deep gratitude to his supporters and reflected on the lessons learned from his past defeat.

“The people of Ghana have been calling for change, and they’ve shown that if you don’t perform well or if you’re arrogant, they will vote you out,” Dumelo stated.

“This is a valuable lesson for everyone. It’s not about money; it’s about the development of the people and addressing their needs.”

Dumelo, who began his acting career in 1991 with the film Baby Thief, is well-known for his roles in popular Ghollywood and Nollywood productions such as Away Bus, The Game, Black Men Rock, One Night In Vegas, The King is Mine, and Four Play.

His transition from actor to politician has garnered significant attention, with many hoping he will bring a fresh perspective to parliamentary work.

In his victory speech, Dumelo pledged to work tirelessly over the next four years to address the needs of his constituents and help steer the country in the right direction.

 

 

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How Male Celebrities Shine At Funke Akindele’s Movie Premiere

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The much-anticipated movie premiere by Nollywood star and filmmaker Funke Akindele turned into a dazzling showcase of style and flair as some of the industry’s leading male celebrities stepped out in grand fashion.

Themed Lagos Afterparty, the event was nothing short of a spectacle. Attendees embraced the vibrant, nightlife-inspired dress code, bringing an electrifying energy to the red carpet. From bold suits to statement accessories, the stars proved they were ready to own the night.

As the cameras flashed, fans online couldn’t stop raving about the impressive ensembles. One post captured the moment perfectly: “Take a look at how some of your favorite male celebrities brought their A-game!”

Funke Akindele, known for her creativity and ability to host unforgettable events, once again demonstrated why she’s a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. Her premiere wasn’t just about the movie but also a celebration of Lagos’s vibrant culture, reflected in the theme that inspired the night’s looks.

With the mix of star power, fashion-forward statements, and Funke Akindele’s magic touch, this premiere undoubtedly sets the tone for events to come.

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