South African singers, Tyla Laura Seethal and Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona known as Makhadzi have emerged as the only two South African artists to win at the recently held BET Awards in California.
Tyla has added more prestigious accolades to her name after scooping two awards yesterday. The “Water” hitmaker won the Best New Artist and Best International Act catergories at the 2024 Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards in Los Angeles in the United States on Sunday.
Makhadzi also scooped the BET Viewer’s Choice, Best New International Act Award. The award came as a birthday gift as she won the Award on her birthday. She turned 28 on Sunday.
Tyla also stole the show when she performed her hit song “Jump” at the ceremony which was hosted by Taraji P. Henson.
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Tyla at the 2024 BET Awards. Photocredit-Meta
Here is the full list of winners
2024 BET Awards Winners: Complete List •
Album of the Year – Killer Mike, Michael
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist – SZA
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist – Usher
Best Group – ¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign
Best Collaboration – Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life”
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist – Nicki Minaj
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist – Kendrick Lamar
Best New Artist – Tyla
Video of the Year – Victoria Monét, “On My Mama”
Video Director of the Year – Cole Bennett
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award – Tems, “Me & U”
Viewer’s Choice Award – Beyoncé, “Texas Hold ’Em”
Best International Act – Tyla (Africa)
Viewer’s Choice: Best New International Act – Makhadzi (Africa)
BET Her – Victoria Monét, “On My Mama”
Best Movie – Bob Marley: One Love
Best Actor – Denzel Washington
Best Actress – Regina King
YoungStars Award – Blue Ivy Carter — WINNER
Sportswoman of the Year Award – Angel Reese
Sportsman of the Year Award – Jalen Brunson
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Tyla in her acceptance speech. Photocredit- Meta