Tyla continues her unstoppable global rise, taking home the Best Afrobeats Award at the MTV Video Music Awards for her hit single Push 2 Start.
This marks her second consecutive VMA win, further affirming her place as one of the most exciting young artists on the global stage.
Tyla, who hails from Edenvale, Johannesburg, is not just representing Mzansi, she’s redefining what it means to be a global pop star with African roots. Her unique sound, style, and presence have caught the world’s attention, and at home, government officials are taking notice.
Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Peace Mabe, congratulated Tyla, calling her a symbol of “resilience, creativity, and pride.”
“From township beginnings to international arenas, Tyla has carried our music and identity to the highest stages,” Mabe said. “She proves that South African artists are not only competitive but capable of setting global trends.”
The Deputy Minister connected Tyla’s success to the department’s broader efforts to grow South Africa’s creative industries. Through programmes like the Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE), bursaries, artist residencies, and youth incubators, the department aims to build a thriving cultural sector at home and abroad.
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Mabe also acknowledged the challenges many artists face, from funding issues to bureaucracy, but affirmed the government’s ongoing commitment to supporting creatives.
“Even when we differ, our role remains to stand with our artists,” she said.
Mabe reminded the nation of the broader significance: “Tyla’s triumph is not just hers. It belongs to the millions of young South Africans who see in her story a reflection of their own potential.”
“It belongs to every artist who works tirelessly, often without recognition, to carry our culture forward. And it belongs to a country that continues to prove that its creative spirit is indomitable.”
