Tyla’s Record of the Year Snub Sparks Outrage, Cassper Nyovest Weighs In

Cassper Nyovest Slams SAMAs for Snubbing Tyla’s Record of the Year

The 30th South African Music Awards (SAMAs) held this past weekend celebrated local talent, but one notable snub had fans and artists talking. Despite winning four major awards, Tyla missed out on two of the biggest prizes of the night: Record of the Year and Album of the Year.

Tyla’s Impressive Wins at SAMAs

Tyla had an incredible night at the SAMAs. She took home Female Artist of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, and Best Pop Album for her self-titled debut album. She also bagged the International Achievement Award.

But her success was overshadowed by her snub in the Record of the Year category.

A Surprising Loss: Record of the Year

The Record of the Year award went to Paris by Mthandeni SK featuring Lwah Ndlunkulu. Album of the Year was awarded to Kabza De Small for Isimo. This was surprising to many, especially since Tyla’s song Water had already won a Grammy for Best African Performance earlier in the year.

Cassper Nyovest Reacts to the Snub

South African rapper Cassper Nyovest wasn’t having it. He voiced his shock and disappointment on X (formerly Twitter). “No ways. Tyla won a Grammy for Water, but she didn’t get the Sama for Record of the Year at home? Haha, y’all are playing games,” Cassper tweeted.

Mixed Reactions: Fans and Critics Weigh In

Cassper’s tweet sparked a debate. Many fans agreed with him, pointing out that Tyla’s international success deserved recognition. Others, however, argued that her music connected more with global audiences than with local South Africans, which may have influenced the voting.

Tyla’s Global Success and Future

Despite not winning Record of the Year, Tyla’s future looks bright. Her Grammy win was a major milestone. While the SAMAs missed the mark this year, her career is just getting started.

Tyla’s Legacy: More to Come

Tyla’s talent speaks for itself. Although the SAMAs snubbed her this time, she has proven that her impact on global music is undeniable. Tyla will continue to rise, and her story is far from over.