'South Africa is doing so much winning' — Mzansi celebrates Tyla's VMA award

12 September 2024 - 10:57
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Tyla poses with the award for Best Afrobeats for 'Water' at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards in Elmont, New York, on September 11 2024.
Tyla poses with the award for Best Afrobeats for 'Water' at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards in Elmont, New York, on September 11 2024.
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Mzansi is beaming with pride after Tyla's VMA win. 

The South African-born singer won the MTV Video Music Award 2024 for Best Afrobeats at Wednesday night’s ceremony at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.

She makes history as the first female African Artist, as well as the first South African artist to win a VMA.

Tyla has topped trending lists as Mzansi stars took to their timelines to praise her for the win.

Read some of the social media posts below: 


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