South African singer Tyla beat Nigerian music stars at the 2025 American Music Awards ceremony Monday night. The Water singer defeated Wizkid, Rema, Tems, and Asake for the Favourite Afrobeats Artist award. The awards show took place at Fontainebleau Las Vegas with many international performers competing. Tyla continues her winning streak against other African musicians on global award stages. Wizkid previously won this same category back in 2022 with his hit song Essence.
Billie Eilish dominated the ceremony and won seven awards that evening across different categories. She took home Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year prizes. The young American performer swept every nomination she received at the Las Vegas event. Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande both lost all their nominations at the awards show. Eminem won his first AMA award after waiting 15 years for recognition.
The rapper claimed both Favourite Male Hip-hop Artist and Favourite Hip-hop Album awards for his latest work. Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars won Collaboration of the Year for their song Die With A Smile. Twenty One Pilots earned the Favourite Rock Artist award among other rock category winners. Beyoncé won Favourite Female Country Artist despite being known for different music styles. Bad Bunny took home Favourite Male Latin Artist recognition at the ceremony.
Billie Eilish dominated the ceremony and won seven awards that evening across different categories. She took home Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year prizes. The young American performer swept every nomination she received at the Las Vegas event. Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande both lost all their nominations at the awards show. Eminem won his first AMA award after waiting 15 years for recognition.
The rapper claimed both Favourite Male Hip-hop Artist and Favourite Hip-hop Album awards for his latest work. Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars won Collaboration of the Year for their song Die With A Smile. Twenty One Pilots earned the Favourite Rock Artist award among other rock category winners. Beyoncé won Favourite Female Country Artist despite being known for different music styles. Bad Bunny took home Favourite Male Latin Artist recognition at the ceremony.
