Ciza has won the Breakout Artist of the Year award at the 9th edition of Africa’s Global Music Awards, held in Lagos, Nigeria. This award  recognises artists’ unique musical talent..

Africa’s Global Music Awards brought together artists, producers, and executives. Organisers used the platform to reward those shaping African music.

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Ciza, whose real name is Nkululeko Nciza, earned the Breakout Artist recognition. Listeners responded positively to his blend of Amapiano, Afro dance and 3 Step elements.

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In 2025, Ciza released the single Isaka(6am). The track increased his visibility in South Africa and attracted listeners from other African markets. This strengthened his profile as an emerging act with cross-border appeal.

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The Breakout Artist of the Year category focuses on measurable growth. Ciza’s win placed him among top South Africa upcoming artists.

Ciza was named African Rookie of the Month by international music publication Billboard. That recognition shows how his work is received by international music industry. While AFRIMA did not release voting statistics, the award shows he is talented.

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Ciza’s Breakout Artist win signals a significant stage in his career. As African music continues to gain global attention, new artists will continue to spring up annually.

Teyana Taylor won a Golden Globes Award at the 2026 Golden Globes Awards held on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. She got the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in One Battle After Another.

Taylor was emotional when her name was called. When asked later about her reasons for being teary, she said she didn’t think she would but was happy about her victory.

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In her acceptance speech at Global Globes Awards 2026, Taylor thanked those who supported her. She praised her family, and her close friends. She acknowledged director Paul Thomas Anderson for his great vision and for believing in her.

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Taylor’s message drew attention across the media and sparked discussions about diversity and visibility. She has shown how talent can make one famous in the entertainment space. Her performance in the movie was praised for standing out against a competitive field of nominees.

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Her message to you young girls watch read:

“To my brown sisters and little brown girls watching tonight, our softness is not a liability. Our depth is not too much. Our light does not need permission to shine. We belong in every room we walk into. Our voices matter and our dreams deserve space.”

Overall, Teyana Taylor’s Golden Globes victory reinforces her message of empowerment, perseverance, and representation. Her win highlighted the importance of diverse voices in Hollywood.

South Africa’s star Tyla, has won this year’s Glamour Woman of the Year Award. This shows that her work rate, intelligence and creativity has been rewarded. The award puts her among top global figures with huge influence in entertainment.

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One of what captured a global audience is Tyla’s mastery of music and her growing influence. Her hit single, “Water” was a huge success as it tended to be popular on many streaming platforms. The song was a combination of Amapiano, Afro-pop and R&B elements which shows how creative she can be. This song earned her a Grammy award and puts her among South African top artists ever.

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Tyla is a versatile personality who can perform different genres. She has attracted many South African music lovers to embrace gqom and Amapiano. Her recent EP, “We Wanna Party” quickly topped the charts and is now one of the most played songs in the world.

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Winning the Glamour Woman of the Year shows her as a musician icon and cultural figure. It proves her influence isn’t limited to music alone, but covers fashion and storytelling. She is now adored in the industry due to her charm, confidence and work ethic.

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This new milestone by Tyak shows international audiences are attracted to those who stick to their local identity. She reminds the world that African pop music is a movement with excellent creativity and rhythm.

For upcoming artists, Tyla’s story shows that success comes from being original. It shows how far discipline and persistence can take one to. As the Glamour Woman of the Year, Tyla’s status as one of South Africa’s top entertainers is reinforced.