The MTV VMAs are always good for drama, glamour, and a touch of history, but this year belonged to one young superstar. South Africa’s Tyla has once again proven she’s in a league of her own, taking home the Best Afrobeats award for the second year in a row. With her infectious single “Push 2 …
Tyla Does It Twice: Back-to-Back Best Afrobeats Wins at the 2025 VMAs
The MTV VMAs are always good for drama, glamour, and a touch of history, but this year belonged to one young superstar. South Africa’s Tyla has once again proven she’s in a league of her own, taking home the Best Afrobeats award for the second year in a row. With her infectious single “Push 2 Start”, she not only clinched the trophy but made history as the first artiste to win the award twice in a row.
This year’s Afrobeats lineup was a heavy-hitter affair, with nominees including Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tems, Rema, Asake, and Moliy. Yet Tyla’s global resonance and ability to blend amapiano flair with Afrobeats grooves made her stand out.
Of course, Tyla wasn’t the only one making headlines at the 2025 VMAs. Here’s a look at the other major winners:
- Video of the Year: Ariana Grande – Brighter Days Ahead
- Artist of the Year: Lady Gaga
- Best Pop Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
- Best Hip-Hop: Doechii – Anxiety
- Best Rock: Coldplay – All My Love
- Best Latin: Shakira – Soltera
- Best Collaboration: Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die with a Smile
- Best Album: Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
- MTV Push Performance of the Year: Katseye – Touch
- Song of the Year: Rosé & Bruno Mars – Apt.
- Best K-Pop: Lisa (ft. Doja Cat & Raye) – Born Again
- Best Country: Megan Moroney – Am I Okay?
- Best Afrobeats: Tyla – Push 2 Start
