Africa's A-List Takes on the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
Tyla leads the charge with a triple nomination for Favorite Viral Song ("Water"), Favorite Breakout Artist, and Favorite Global Music Star (Africa).
Kairo is in the running for Favorite African Kids Influencer, facing off against fellow South Africans Biko's Mana and against Nigeria's Dream Catches Academy, DJ Wysei, and Boluwatife Balogun.
This year's awards will be hosted by Spongebob SquarePants and Patrick Star as the animated show celebrates its 25th anniversary.
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South African artists Tyla and Makhadzi shone brightly at the 2024 BET Awards, each receiving an award and proudly representing Mzansi on the global stage. Tyla walked away with a double victory claiming both Best New Artist and Best International Act honours. Limpopo singer Makhadzi won the BET Viewers' Choice: Best International Act.
Over the years, African artists have made a significant impact at the BET Awards, with Burna Boy and Tems recently winning coveted awards like Best
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Popular Nigerian comedy star, Emanuella Samuel, popularly known as Emanuella, took home the African Social Media Star prize at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards. She was nominated alongside Nigerian comedy group, Ikorodu Bois, South African Magician, Wian Van Den Berg; Ugandan Youth Dance Group, Ghetto Kids, Kenyan social media sensation, Elsa Majimbo, and South African media personality, Bonang Matheba. In the Favourite African Star category, Egyptian footballer Salah was nominated
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Tyla Makes performs at the Hey Neighbour Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa.