Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Tems missed out on awards at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). South African artist Tyla took home the award for Best Afrobeats with her hit song “Water,” beating Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Tems. Tyla highlighted the global reach of her song and emphasized the diversity of African music, noting that it’s much more than just Afrobeats.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift stole the show by winning seven awards, including the prestigious Video of the Year, making her the most awarded solo artist in VMA history.