Entertainment
Tyla Triumphs With Three Wins at MTV Europe Music Awards
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.
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.
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.
Popular Nigerian skit maker Oluwadolarz has opened up about the challenges he faces due to misconceptions surrounding his stage name.
During a chat on the Open Up podcast, he revealed that some brands hesitate to work with him simply because of his name, assuming it has negative connotations.
Sharing the backstory, he explained that the name “Dolarz” came about in 2010 when he was still a stand-up comedian. He had cracked a joke about the fluctuating value of the dollar, and the nickname stuck.
“People forgot my real name because that joke became my identity. By 2014, I started adding ‘Oluwa is involved’ whenever people called me Dolarz. That’s how ‘Oluwadolarz’ was formed,” he said.
Unfortunately, the name has led to a lot of false assumptions. “Many think I’m a Yahoo boy or involved in shady activities. Brands don’t want to associate with me because of that misconception,” he added.
Born Olamide Ogunleye, Oluwadolarz recently made headlines after his fiancée and baby mama, Ifeluv, publicly announced their breakup, accusing him of infidelity and financial neglect.
Tom Cruise has paid a heartfelt tribute to his late friend and former co-star Val Kilmer, who passed away earlier this week at 65.
Cruise and Kilmer first shared the screen in the 1986 hit Top Gun, where they played rivals-turned-allies, Maverick and Iceman. Decades later, they reunited for Top Gun: Maverick in 2022, a moment fans cherished.
Speaking at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas, Cruise reflected on Kilmer’s impact, calling him a dear friend and praising his contributions to the film industry.
“I deeply admired his work and felt honored when he joined Top Gun and later returned for Top Gun: Maverick,” Cruise said. “He loved movies and gave so much to all of us. Let’s take a moment to remember the amazing times we had with him. I wish him well on his next journey.”
Nigerian Actress Omotunde Adebowale David popularly known as Lolo1 shares her perspective on why Nigerians choose to suffer abroad than stay in Nigeria.
During a recent interview the actress speaks on her thoughts on this topic. The actress highlights the fault and role of the government, she states that the state of the economy has heavily played a role in Nigerians choices. Especially when it comes to relocation to another country.
“I feel bad for Nigerians. I feel bad because, are the facts not glaring? I don’t know much about data, but the data is literally in your face. It shows that we are making the lives of foreign countries easier.”
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