Tyla wins second MTV VMA, teases ‘hot’ new album
South African singer Tyla, who has been making waves internationally, added to her growing list of accolades by securing her second trophy at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.
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South African export singer, Tyla, secured her second trophy at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.
The global superstar took home the Best Afrobeats accolade for "Push 2 Start", outshining artists such as Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tems, Asake, Shenseea and Skillibeng and "Calm Down" hitmaker, Rema.
"I'm very excited, the competition was very tough. Shout-out to all the nominees, shout-out to Africa and my team. It's just a blessing to be here winning another award," said Tyla during an interview at the ceremony held on Sunday at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.
About her next album, she shared: "It's coming and it's coming in hot. Like for real, just keep an eye out."
Known for her stunning choice in wardrobe, the "Water" hitmaker walked the red carpet wearing a vintage beige Chanel mini-dress. She accessorised with chains of gold medallions around her neck, wrist and waist - all by Pandora.
The piece was off the runway from the Chanel Spring Collection, modeled by Claudia Schiffer back in 1993.
Tyla took home her second VMA at Sunday’s ceremony in New York’s UBS Arena.
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Meanwhile, Lady Gaga was the night’s biggest winner, taking home four awards: Best Direction and Best Art Direction for "Abracadabra", Best Collaboration with Bruno Mars for "Die With a Smile" and the top honour, Artist of the Year.
Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter each took home three awards, tying for the second-most wins of the night.
Doechii took home two trophies for Best Hip Hop and Best Choreography for her global hit "Anxiety".
Special awards for the evening went to Mariah Carey (Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award), Busta Rhymes (Rock the Bells Visionary Award) and Ricky Martin (Latin Icon Award).
The night's performers included Tate McRae, who set the stage ablaze in her first-ever main stage performance at the MTV VMAs.
The 22-year-old "So Close to What" singer hit the stage to perform "Sports Car" and "Revolving Door".
McRae delivered an incredible performance while in the sand on the stage, showing off her incredible dance skills.
Meanwhile, Carey performed "Sugar Sweet", "Fantasy", "We Belong Together" and "Obsessed", to celebrate her 2025 Vanguard Award.
Other performers included Martin, Gaga and several DJs such as DJ Snake.
Here is the full list of winners:
Video of the Year
Ariana Grande - “Brighter Days Ahead”
Best Pop Artist
Sabrina Carpenter
Best Hip-Hop
Doechii - “Anxiety”
Best Rock
Coldplay - “All My Love”
Best Latin
Shakira - “Soltera”
Best Long Form Video
Ariana Grande - “Brighter Days Ahead”
Video for Good
Charli XCX - “Guess” featuring Billie Eilish
Best Direction
Lady Gaga - “Abracadabra”
Best Art Direction
Lady Gaga - “Abracadabra”
Best Cinematography
Kendrick Lamar - “Not Like Us”
Best Editing
Tate McRae - “Just Keep Watching”
Best Choreography
Doechii - “Anxiety”
Best Visual Effects
Sabrina Carpenter - “Manchild”
Best Group
BLACKPINK
Best Collaboration
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars - “Die With a Smile”
Best Pop
Ariana Grande - “Brighter Days Ahead”
Best Album
Sabrina Carpenter - “Short n’ Sweet”
MTV Push Performance of the Year
Katseye - “Touch”
Song of the Year
Rosé and Bruno Mars - “Apt.”
Best Afrobeats
Tyla - “Push 2 Start”
Best K-Pop
Lisa Featuring Doja Cat and Raye - “Born Again”
Best Country
Megan Moroney - “Am I Okay?”
Artist of the Year
Lady Gaga
Song of the Summer
Tate McRae - “Just Keep Watching"
Best Alternative
Sombr - “Back to Friends”
Best R&B
Mariah Carey - “Type Dangerous”
Best New Artist
Alex Warren
Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
Mariah Carey
Rock the Bells Visionary Award
Busta Rhymes
Latin Icon Award
Ricky Martin