Tyla Wins Best Afrobeats at the 2025 VMAs with PUSH 2 START
South African superstar Tyla has done it again. Her hit single PUSH 2 START has just won Best Afrobeats at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, held at the UBS Arena in New York. This marks Tyla’s second consecutive VMA win in the category, following her global smash Water in 2024.
Tyla didn’t just make headlines for her music — her style stole the show too. She rocked a vintage 1993 Chanel top repurposed as a mini-dress, paired with layers of Pandora jewelry, cementing her status as both a music and fashion icon.
Released as part of the deluxe edition of her self-titled debut album, PUSH 2 START blends Afrobeats grooves with pop, R&B, and reggae influences. Its relatable lyrics about attraction and connection struck a chord with fans worldwide, making it one of Tyla’s most celebrated tracks to date.
Tyla’s back-to-back victories highlight the global rise of Afrobeats and Amapiano, genres now reaching audiences far beyond Africa. By taking the VMA stage once again, Tyla continues to showcase African creativity on one of the world’s biggest platforms.
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