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Is Tyla really an Afrobeats musician, or is she just a genre-hopper with a catchy beat?

On one hand, you've got her tracks that make you want to dance like nobody's watching, screaming "Afrobeats" with every note. But then, her music's got more flavors than a Ben & Jerry's ice cream shop - a little pop here, some R&B there, and maybe a dash of something else we can't even name. Is this the Afrobeats evolution or just musical fusion gone wild?

The discussion has been fueled by various sources and posts on X (formerly Twitter). Some users argue that Tyla's music, while having strong Afrobeats elements, should primarily be identified with Amapiano, a genre from South Africa. One user pointed out, "Tyla’s music has strong Afrobeat elements, but she rightfully claims Amapiano as a South African. It’s unfortunate mainstream awards lack diverse African music categories, but for now, Afrobeats is the umbrella." Another user clarified, "tyla’s genre isn’t afrobeats, it’s amapiano. at least know what you’re talking about when you make claims like this"

On the flip side, there's acknowledgment from Tyla herself about the role of Afrobeats in paving the way for African music. In a "the beat 99.9 FM" interview, she said:

“Afrobeats literally paved the way for all of us, it opened the door for African music…I make Afrobeats, Amapiano, Pop etc” - Tyla

However, her VMAs acceptance speech where she emphasized representing Amapiano has led to debates about genre classification. An X user remarked, "Soo it makes sense now Tyla is an Amapiano Artist which originated in South Africa Not an Afro Beats Artist Which originated in Nigeria.. Which explains why she mad that statement of all African Artist being grouped in one category.. in short SHE KNEW THAT WASN’T HER AWARD"

The web also joins the conversation with articles questioning her categorization under Afrobeats. One source noted her speech at the VMAs, stating, "During her acceptance speech, Tyla gave a shout-out to Afrobeats for opening doors for African music but clarified her identity as an Amapiano artist, suggesting the need for more nuanced categories for African music."

So, you decide:

Is Tyla an Afrobeat musician?

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