Tyla, Makhadzi fly SA flag high at BET Awards

JOHANNESBURG - South African artists continue to shine on the global stage.

Grammy Award-winning singer, Tyla, has bagged two BET Awards, while Makhadzi scooped one award.
 
The 2024 BET Awards took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday.

The 22-year-old, who took the world by storm with her hit single, "Water", clinched the Best New Artist and Best International Act awards.
 
"Guys, I did not prepare anything but I just wanna say thank you so much to my tigers, my family, my team. Thank you to BET for always pushing the culture..." said Tyla.

Makhadzi won the BET Viewers' Choice: Best International Act.

"I'm so happy. I started making and selling my music in the streets. My dream just came true. I'm just speechless. All I can say is, 'It's possible, black child, you can make it.' This is the best birthday ever!" said Makhadzi.