South African singer Tyla emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 2026 American Music Awards after clinching the Best Afrobeats Artist award ahead of Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Wizkid and Rema, as well as Ghanaian-American act MOLIY.
The 52nd edition of the American Music Awards was held on Sunday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with Queen Latifah serving as host.
The ceremony was broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+, with winners determined largely through fan voting.
Tyla also won the Social Song of the Year award for her hit track “Chanel”. The latest victories mark her second consecutive win in the Best Afrobeats Artist category, following her triumph at the 2025 edition.
South African Star Tyla
