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Tyla Performs ‘Jump’ With Gunna, Skillibeng at BET Awards: Watch

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Tyla Performs ‘Jump’ With Gunna, Skillibeng at BET Awards: Watch

“That is simply such a present to be right here,” the South African singer, who additionally gained Finest Worldwide Act, says

Tyla carried out “Leap” in the course of the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday. The South African singer has had a stellar Sunday night time, having gained Finest New Artist and Finest Worldwide Act previous to her set.

She was up in opposition to Sexyy Redd, October London, Fridayy, Bossmon Dlow, Ayra Starr, 4Batz, and 41 for Finest New Artist. The award was offered by a reunited A Totally different World forged.

Throughout Tyla’s acceptance speech for Finest New Artist, she shouted out considered one of her favorites whom she competed with for the award. “Firstly, I like Sexyy Redd. Oh my gosh, I can’t I like her a lot,” Tyla mentioned. “I simply wish to dedicate this one to Africa. You recognize, I wish to dedicate this one to all of the African superstars earlier than me that didn’t get these alternatives that I’m getting. Yeah, it’s simply wonderful. And Africa to the world guys!”

Following her acceptance speeches for the 2 awards, she carried out “Leap,” which included Gunna and Skillibeng dropping their verses from the collaborative track, which seems on Tyla’s debut self-titled album; dancers in tiger fits; performers on stilts; and an elephant statue.

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Rolling Stone‘s evaluate of Tyla, which arrived in March, mentioned of the album, “It illustrates the perpetual problem of turning dance music euphoria into pop euphoria… Tyla’s debut, positive to be on repeat at higher houseparties this 12 months, reveals she’s as much as the problem; amapiano in all probability couldn’t ask for a more practical ambassador.”

The Johannesburg native was additionally up for Finest Feminine R&B/Pop Artist (which SZA gained) and Viewer’s Selection Award for “Water” on the BET Awards.

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