South African music sensation Tyla has been named ‘World Artist of the Year’ at the prestigious 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, marking a historic moment in her rapidly rising career.
The award recognizes Tyla’s remarkable global impact over the past year, propelled by her chart-topping hits, viral dance trends, and unique fusion of Afrobeats, Amapiano, and R&B. Her breakout single, Water, became an international sensation, amassing billions of streams and dominating airwaves worldwide.
As the first African artist to ever win in this category, Tyla’s achievement showcases the growing global influence of African music and culture. Her meteoric rise has broken barriers, paving the way for more African artists to shine on the world stage.
With this latest accolade at 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, Tyla cements her place as a trailblazer in the music industry, and fans eagerly anticipate what’s next for the young star.
.@Tyllaaaaaaa becomes the first winner of the ‘World Artist Of The Year’ category at the @iHeartRadio Music Awards.
She also becomes the first South African to win an Iheartradio Music Award. pic.twitter.com/vgMdYnQyjL
— Tyla Club (@TylaClub) March 18, 2025
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