Tyla Wins AFRICAN SONG OF THE YEAR at 2024 B&O 3Music Awards

Jephthah Nana Adjei Osei - Mensah
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Tyla Wins AFRICAN SONG OF THE YEAR at 2024 B&O 3Music Awards
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The 2024 B&O 3Music Awards delivered an evening full of surprises, particularly in the AFRICAN SONG OF THE YEAR category. This prestigious category, a true celebration of continental music, was stacked with fierce competition from some of the biggest names in African music. However, in a thrilling turn of events, South African musician Tyla clinched the award with her chart-topping hit WATER, outshining a star-studded list of nominees.

The AFRICAN SONG OF THE YEAR category included some of the most influential tracks of the year, making Tyla's victory even more remarkable. Among the nominees were 1. Amapiano - Asake 2. Butta My Bread - JZyNO ft Lasmid 3. Cast - Shallipopi ft Odumodublvck 4. City Boys - Burna Boy 5. Lonely at The Top - Asake 6. Sability - Ayra Star 7. Unavailable - Davido 8. Wotowoto Seasoning - Odumodublvck ft Black Sherif and 9. Yahyuppiyah - Uncle Waffles, Tony Duardo & Justin99 ft. Pcee, Eeque & Chley making this category one of the most difficult to predict.

Tyla’s WATER stood out not only for its catchy rhythms and captivating melody but also for the way it has resonated with audiences across Africa and beyond, symbolizing the growing influence of South African Amapiano on the global music scene. Her victory in this category highlights the power of fresh, innovative sounds that are shaping the future of African music.


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