South African singer-songwriter Tyla made historical past on the 2025 Billboard Ladies in Music Awards. She claimed the Impression Award for her viral hit Water and its cultural ripple results.
TYLA AND JENNIE
The ceremony, held at Los Angeles’s YouTube Theater on 29 March, noticed Tyla rub shoulders with international icons like Jennie Kim (Blackpink) and Becky G, in keeping with Hindustan Instances.
The pink carpet buzzed with power as Tyla, resplendent in a modern ensemble, posed alongside Jennie. The kpop star acquired the World Drive Award for her solo breakthrough.
Becky G, her collaborator on On My Physique, vowed to grasp the tune’s viral TikTok dance, quipping: “I’ll strive my finest—even when I journey!”.
Tyla’s Water turned a worldwide anthem, topping charts and sparking dance challenges, in keeping with Billboard.
THE IMPACT AWARD
Followers at Rolling Loud praised her authenticity: “She’s the baddest btch alive—representing my Indian heritage!”.
The Impression Award, offered by Bose, honours artists driving cultural shifts. Tyla’s win underscores her position in amplifying South African expertise worldwide.
WHO IS JENNIE?
Jennie, the primary Korean soloist to win the World Drive Award, celebrated her debut album, Ruby (launched 7 March).
Followers hailed her resilience: “She radiates optimistic vibes—everybody desires to be ‘Like Jennie’”.
Her solo journey, marked by hits like Love Hangover, solidified her standing as a worldwide trailblazer, in keeping with Forbes.
Becky G, identified for hits like Bathe, highlighted Tyla’s cross-cultural enchantment: “Her music bridges continents—it’s unstoppable!”
Their collaboration, On My Physique, blended Tyla’s Afrobeats aptitude with Becky’s Latin rhythms, proving international pop’s limitless potential.
OTHER HONOREES
Different honorees included Doechii (Lady of the 12 months), aespa (Group of the 12 months), and Gracie Abrams (Songwriter of the 12 months).
Performances by Erykah Badu and Megan Moroney electrified the group, whereas Tina Knowles (Beyoncé’s mom) made historical past because the inaugural Mom of the 12 months.
Tyla’s win shines a highlight on SA’s thriving music scene.
With Water streaming tens of millions globally, her success mirrors artists like Moonchild Sanelly and Nasty C, who’ve damaged worldwide boundaries.
Followers again dwelling celebrated: “She’s placing Mzansi on the map!”
BILLBOARD AND TYLA
Billboard’s Chief Model Officer, Dana Droppo, summed it up: “These ladies are reshaping music’s future”.
As Tyla, Jennie, and Becky G show, collaboration and innovation know no borders.
With Tyla’s Impression Award and Jennie’s World Drive win, 2025 is shaping as much as be a yr of unstoppable feminine energy.
SOUTH AFRICAN TALENT
Tyla’s victory isn’t only a win for her—it’s a testomony to South Africa’s rising affect in international pop.
As she accepts her award, she’s not alone. She’s a part of a motion celebrating ladies who dare to disrupt, encourage, and dominate.
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