Tyla wins two major awards at the 2026 American Music Awards
South African star Tyla made history after winning two awards at the 2026 American Music Awards.
Black News 
South African global star Tyla continues to dominate the international music scene after securing two major wins at the 52nd annual American Music Awards. The awards ceremony took place on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Although Tyla did not attend the event, she still became one of the biggest winners of the night. The singer walked away with the awards for Best Afrobeats Artist and Social Song of the Year thanks to her hit 2026 single, “CHANEL.”
Tyla took home the ???? for Best Afrobeats Artist! #AMAs pic.twitter.com/m6s9XF6vFK
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) May 26, 2026
The results are in! ????️ The #AMAs winner for SOCIAL SONG OF THE YEAR IS… Tyla for "CHANEL"! ???? pic.twitter.com/sa8v2EHrst
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) May 26, 2026
TYLA MAKES AMA HISTORY
Tyla made history after becoming the first international artist to win the Social Song of the Year category at the American Music Awards. Her viral song “CHANEL” continues to perform well globally and has already reached more than 350 million streams on Spotify.
Fans across social media celebrated the singer’s achievement shortly after the winners were announced. The award also showed the growing influence of African artists on the global music stage.
The fan-voted category recognised the massive popularity of “CHANEL,” which became one of the most talked-about songs of the year. Tyla’s unique sound, fashion influence and strong social media presence have helped her build a loyal international fanbase.
TYLA BEATS TOP AFROBEATS STARS
Tyla faced strong competition in the Best Afrobeats Artist category. She beat several major African stars, including Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema and Moliy.
The singer also received nominations for Best Female R&B Artist and Best Music Video, adding to her growing list of international achievements.
This is not Tyla’s first success at the AMAs. In 2025, she won the Favourite Afrobeats Artist award, where she beat artists like Wizkid, Rema and Tems.
STARS SHINE AT THE 2026 AMAS
Several international stars also won big during the ceremony. Artists including Cardi B, Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber received awards during the evening.
The star-studded event was hosted by Queen Latifah, who brought energy and excitement to the annual awards show.
