South African artists Tyla and Makhadzi won big at the BET Awards 2024 at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
Tyla outshined Sexxy Red, 4Batz, 41, Ayra Starr, Bossman Dlow, Fridayy and October London to win Best New Artist. This was her second award of the night after bagging Best New International Act.
However, to win her BET Award, Makhadzi beat Bellah, Cristale, Duquesa, Holly G, Jungeli, Oruam, Seyi Vibez, and South Africa’s Tyler ICU. Makhadzi was also one of the stars who performed at the BET International nominees’ celebrations at the Grammy Museum on Friday.In the now-viral video, Makhadzi falls to the stage floor in a moment of shock and happiness when she is announced as the winner. However, she also wowed many with her red carpet-outfit.
Speaking after winning her BET Award, Makhadzi said, “I’m so happy. I’m someone who started music from the streets, and today, I’m here; my dream just came true. I’m speechless. All I’m gonna say is that it’s possible for a black child to make it, and this is the best birthday ever. Makhadzi started singing at a younger age. The BET award winner used to perform at Taxi ranks before her breakthrough. She went on to drop several albums before having her shot to fame in 2019. Since then, she has been winning big.The Johannesburg-born megastar added, “I love Sexyy Red. I love her so much. This is such a gift to be here. I want to dedicate this one to Africa. I want to dedicate this one to all the African superstars before me who didn’t get the opportunities I am getting.
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