Tyla won World Artist of the Year at the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025, and fans are celebrating the news. The Awards show, which celebrates the music industry’s finest, announced the South African singer as the category winner.
The Water hitmaker won against other nominees like Burna Boy, Central Cee, Tems, and YG Marley at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on March 17, 2025. Although the singer wasn’t present at the illustrious event, she shared the news of her win on her Instagram Stories and thanked her fans.
@PopBase shared the news on X, and @Fortune96053181 tweeted in response:
“All she does is win win,”
Fans congratulated the singer for her achievement and described it as a recognition of her global impact.
“Congratulations to Tyla on winning World Artist of the Year at the iHeartWaards 2025. Well-deserved recognition for her global impact,” @Shakelkhnsawati expressed.
“Wow, congratulations to Tyla. Well deserved.” @Matukanek added.
“Well, congratulations, my beloved Tyla. So cute,” @nkat27 stated.
Her fans expressed that she was deserving of the award and recognition.
“Tyla winning World Artist of the Year at the iHeartwards2025 is a well-deserved recognition of her global impact in the music industry!” @Starry_gaze1 tweeted.
“Mother got what she deserved,” @_kolbyyy21 stated.
“Tyla worked every day for this for years. She deserves this victory,” @THEDALE_ added.
More details on the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025 as Tyla wins World Artist of the Year category
Tyla secured three nominations at the just/concluded iHeartRadio Music Awards. The singer got nominations in three categories, including R&B Song of the Year, Dance Song of the Year, and World Artist of the Year.
2025’s award ceremony saw Lady Gaga honored with the Innovator Award for her chart-topping music, tours, versatile performances, and activism. Mariah Carey received the iHeartRadio Icon Award to celebrate her remarkable career as a songwriter and singer.
Muni Long and Tori Kelly also gave performances of Mariah Carey’s songs in honor of her contributions to music and bestselling records. The award ceremony paid tribute to the resilience demonstrated by LA communities in rebuilding after the devastating LA Fires.
Several new voting categories were introduced at the 2025 Awards, including K-Pop Dance Challenge, Favorite Broadway Debut, Favorite Surprise Guest, Best Lyrics, Favorite Tour Tradition, Favorite Tour Photographer, and Favorite On Screen.
Tyla gave a musical performance at the launch party of the Mercedes Benz CLA in Rome, Italy, on March 14, 2025.

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