South African sensation Tyla delivered a standout performance at the 52nd American Music Awards, clinching two prestigious trophies and etching her name deeper into music history.
The 23-year-old global star took home the Best Afrobeats Artist award and Social Song of the Year for her hit single “Chanel” during the star-studded ceremony held in Las Vegas.
This double win marks a remarkable milestone for the Johannesburg-born artist, who continues to break barriers as one of Africa’s most successful exports to the international stage. Her triumph in the Afrobeats category builds on her previous victory in the same category, while the Social Song win highlights the massive online impact and fan engagement of “Chanel.”
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Tyla went into the night with four nominations — the most for any African artist in AMA history — including Best Female R&B Artist and Best Music Video for “Chanel.” Her wins underscore her versatility, blending amapiano, R&B, and pop influences into infectious tracks that resonate worldwide.
Fresh off her second consecutive Grammy win for Best African Music Performance earlier in 2026 with “Push 2 Start,” Tyla’s latest accolades further cement her status as a generational talent.