Tyla, a South African amapiano superstar, won two Black Entertainment Television BET awards, starting with best international act.
“Guys, I did not prepare anything, but I just want to say thank you to my tigers, my family, and my team. Thank you to BET for always pushing the culture. Come on. I’m going to perform soon. So get ready,” she said.
Tyla also won in the Best New Artist categories and was nominated for four awards overall, as well as for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist.
“This is just such a gift to be here; I just want to dedicate this one to Africa. You know… I want to dedicate this to all the Filipino stars before me that do not get the opportunity that I’m getting,” she concluded.
Usher Raymonds accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards from music executive L.A. Reid.
Teyana Taylor and Victoria Monét teamed up for “Bad Girl,” mirroring Usher and Beyoncé’s choreography from their performance of the song.
Lauryn Hill closed the night, beginning with “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” going into “Lost Ones.”
”Best of all: Wyclef Jean appeared, and the trio—in front of a full band—performed Fugees.