South African songstress Tyla continues to dominate the global music scene. In a new development, she is set to become the first African to host Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.
The unprecedented milestone has excited her fans, sending social media into a frenzy with industry colleagues hailing her and sending her congratulatory messages.
After the announcement of the singer as the host of this year’s Nickelodeon, she achieved another historic milestone as she was announced as one of the featured artists on the upcoming Smurfs movie soundtrack, joining international superstars like Rihanna, DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Desi Trill, Natania, and Subhi.
Since joining Epic Records in 2021, Tyla has been a force to reckon with, cementing her place in the music industry. In 2023, she gained much attention after joining R& star Chris Brown on his European tour. She was hailed by heavyweights like Travis Scott and Marshmello, who remixed her breakout hit Water.
Hosted by Tyla, the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards is set to air live on June 21,2025, at 8 p.m. EDT from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. Fans can now vote for their favorite stars in 35 categories via KidsChoiceAwards.com. This year’s top nominees include Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and Kendrick Lamar.
Anticipation for the forthcoming is highly building up even though a full lineup of performers and guests has yet to be announced.