2024 MTV European Music Awards Highlights: Taylor Swift Dominates While Tyla Makes History

The 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), held at Manchester’s Co-op Live on November 10, saw American pop sensation Taylor Swift lead the night with four wins, including Best Artist and Best Live Artist. Despite her absence, Swift’s wins came through a pre-recorded message where she expressed her disappointment about not being able to attend.

South African star Tyla also made history, taking home three awards: Best Afrobeats, Best R&B, and Best African Act, the first time an African artist has won three awards in one night at the EMAs. Tyla’s historic wins underscore her growing international influence, particularly with her breakout single “Water,” which propelled her to fame and earned her multiple accolades in 2024, including a Grammy for Best African Music Performance.

The 2024 EMAs, marking the show’s 30th anniversary, celebrated diverse global talent, awarding notable artists across multiple genres and regions. This year’s standout winners included Sabrina Carpenter for Best Song with “Espresso” and Lisa (feat. Rosalía) for Best Video with “NEW WOMAN.”

Major 2024 MTV EMA Winners

Best Song: Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso”
Best Video Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone – “Fortnight”
Best Artist Taylor Swift
Best Collaboration: Lisa feat. Rosalía – “NEW WOMAN”
Best New Artist: Benson Boone
Best Pop: Ariana Grande
Best Afrobeats: Tyla
Best R&B: Tyla
Best African Act: Tyla
Best Live Taylor Swift

The EMAs continue to celebrate and showcase top international talent across genres, highlighting both established and emerging artists from various regions. The awards returned to the UK this year, solidifying their reputation as one of Europe’s premier music events, while bringing focus to artists who are making waves in the global music scene.