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Tyla Triumphs With Three Wins at MTV Europe Music Awards

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South African artist Tyla lit up the stage at the 30th MTV Europe Music Awards in Manchester, UK, on Sunday, making a powerful mark as she walked away with three prestigious awards.

Her incredible night included a win for Best Afrobeats Artist, where she beat out stiff competition from top Nigerian artists, including Asake, Tems, Rema, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr, proving her influence in the Afrobeats genre.

This award is particularly significant as Afrobeats continues to gain international popularity, with many African artists now gaining global recognition.

Tyla’s winning streak continued with the award for Best African Act, where she once again rose above notable artists like Ayra Starr, Asake, South African DJ and producer DBN Gogo, as well as TitoM & Yuppe, and Tanzanian hitmaker Diamond Platnumz.

This victory underscored her status as a leading artist on the continent, representing the energy and creativity emerging from Africa’s music scene.

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Her third triumph of the night came in the Best R&B Artist category, a major achievement as she faced global icons such as Kehlani, SZA, Tinashe, Usher, and Victoria Monét.

To top off her remarkable night, Tyla treated fans to an acoustic performance of her popular track “Water.”

The stripped-down version allowed her vocals to take centre stage, showing the depth of her artistry and connecting with the audience on an intimate level.

“Water” has been a breakthrough hit for Tyla, gathering millions of streams and earning her a dedicated following.

For Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr, the night didn’t bring any wins despite her four nominations for Best African Act, Best New Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, and Best Push.

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Despite the outcome, Ayra’s nominations reflect her rapid rise in the industry and her undeniable talent, which has been capturing attention internationally.

The MTV EMAs have increasingly become a platform for African artists to shine, and Ayra’s nominations highlight the global appeal of Nigerian music.

Tyla’s achievement serves as a reminder of the growing reach and impact of African music, with artists like her at the forefront, bringing African sounds to a global audience.


 

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American Rapper Meek Mill Distances Himself from Diddy Amid Drama

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American Rapper, Meek Mill keeps distance from colleague, Sean Diddy. A video of a fan asking Meek Mill for a video with him, in the video Mill states no Diddy Catchphrase, not supporting his colleague.

“You already know how we are playing out, this is real life. Yeah, no Diddy gang Meek Mill in real life; don’t ever disrespect me, you heard?”

Diddy and Meek Mill have been colleagues that associated with each other for a long, they even have songs together and once wore matching outfits.


 

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“What Would Make Me Want to Take Picture with Ayra Starr?” – Jaywon

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Nigerian singer Jaywon reveals that he’s not on good terms with his colleague, Ayra Starr.

Their fallout started from a viral photo where Ayra Starr is seen subtly holding Jaywon’s hand as though to keep him from touching her waist.

This picture have become fuel for online trolls who began mocking Jaywon, sparking an issue he believes could have been handled better.

In a recent interview with News Central, Jaywon opened up about his disappointment with how Ayra Starr and her team responded, or rather, didn’t respond, to the situation.

According to him, he didn’t expect things to spiral like this, especially as his intentions were simply to show support for Ayra, who he admires for her contributions to Nigerian music.

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“People don’t understand it. What would make me, Jaywon, want to take a picture with Ayra Starr?

She’s been making us proud as an artist, and I just wanted to celebrate her,” he explained.

He pointed out that he, too, gets supported by fans and peers, so extending that goodwill to a younger artist like Ayra seemed natural to him.

But after the photo went viral, he felt abandoned as the jokes and negative comments piled on.

Jaywon expressed frustration that neither Ayra Starr nor her management tried to step in and address the situation.

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He felt they could have made a statement to clarify things or at least denounced the trolling, but instead, he noticed they kept promoting the image repeatedly, keeping it in the public eye.

“They knew how it was affecting me, yet they kept quiet.

All they did was promote the picture back to back.

Nobody is dumb,” he said, emphasizing that the silence felt intentional.

He shared that Ayra’s silence on the matter showed him how things operate behind the scenes.

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He concluded, “They feel like if they speak up, they’ll stop the picture from trending.

And that’s fine; everybody has their time.”


 

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Shallipopi Declares Olamide the King of Nigerian Street Music

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Nigerian singer Crown Uzama, famously known as Shallipopi, has given high praise to renowned rapper Olamide, describing him as the true king of Nigerian street music.

In a recent interview with Naija FM, Shallipopi shared that he chose to feature Olamide, also known as Baddo, in his hit track Order because of Olamide’s strong influence and deep connection with street culture in Nigeria.

“Olamide is not just a rapper; he’s a symbol of street music in Nigeria,” Shallipopi expressed passionately.

“I featured him on Order because it’s a song that speaks to the streets, and no one embodies that spirit more than Baddo.

He’s like the father of street music here.”

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In the same interview, Shallipopi confirmed that he has officially parted ways with Dapper Music, the record label he was signed to.

He clarified that his exit was amicable, following the expiration of his contract.

Dismissing rumors of a feud with the label, Shallipopi emphasized that there is no bad blood between him and Dapper Music, describing their current relationship as friendly and supportive.


 

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