Tyla Wins Best Afrobeats at 2025 MTV VMAs, Beats Burna Boy and Rema

South African musician Tyla wins the Best Afrobeats category at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, beating Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Rema, and Ayra Starr. The event, hosted by Cool J at the UBS Arena in New York, celebrated global music artistry.

Tyla's track "Push 2 Start" triumphed over competitive nominees like Burna Boy and Rema. Lady Gaga emerged as the night's biggest winner with 12 nominations.

The event showcased a mix of music icons with live performances by various artists. Tyla's win highlights the growing recognition of Afrobeats on the international music scene.