South African singer, Tyla, has made history by winning the first-ever World Artiste of the Year award at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
She beat top Nigerian stars Tems and Burna Boy, as well as Central Cee and YG Marley, to claim the prestigious title.
The awards ceremony was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Tyla, 23, has been making waves in the music industry, especially after the global success of her hit song “Water.”
Her career has skyrocketed over the past year. She won a Grammy for Best African Music Performance and worked with international stars like Travis Scott, who featured on the remix of “Water.”
Reacting to her big win, Tyla expressed gratitude to her fans and supporters.
Her victory at iHeartRadio adds to her growing list of achievements, proving her influence on the global stage.
Apart from Tyla’s historic win, the awards night saw Taylor Swift winning Artiste of the Year, while Mariah Carey received the iHeartRadio Icon Award.
Other winners included:
- Sabrina Carpenter – Pop Artiste of the Year
- GloRilla – Hip-Hop Artiste of the Year
- Muni Long – R&B Song of the Year for “Made for Me”
- Teddy Swims – Best New Pop Artiste
Tyla’s latest achievement cements her place as one of Africa’s biggest music exports, bringing Afrobeat and Amapiano to the world stage.
