Tyla and Tems Shine at the 2024 BET Awards
At the 2024 BET Awards held at Los Angeles’s Peacock Theater on Sunday night, South African artist Tyla and Nigerian singer Tems emerged as big winners.
Tyla, known for her infectious pop melodies and vibrant energy, won the awards for Best New Artist and Best International Act. This marks a significant achievement in her rising career and underscores her exceptional talent and the global appeal of her music.
Tems, on the other hand, won the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award for her 2023 song “Me & U”, beating top stars like Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Maverick City Music, and others. This is Tems’ fourth BET Award, following her 2022 wins for Best International Act and Best Collaboration for her work on Wizkid’s “Essence”.
Other notable winners at the 2024 BET Awards include:
- Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Usher
- Album of the Year: Killer Mike, “Michael”
- Best Female Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj
- Best Collaboration: Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life”
- Best International Act: Tyla (Africa)
The 2024 BET Awards, hosted by actress, author, and producer Taraji P. Henson, was another incredible ceremony celebrating Black excellence in entertainment. The event featured electrifying performances by artists like Lauryn Hill & YG Marley, Tanner Adell, GloRilla, Ice Spice, Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, and more.
The winners were selected by a voting academy of esteemed music industry insiders, performers, and presenters. The 2024 BET Awards marks another year of recognizing and celebrating the achievements of Black entertainers and other underrepresented groups in music, film, sports, and philanthropy.
