Tyla Wins Big At 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards

South African global music star Tyla made her mark at the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards (KCAs), hosting the high-profile event at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and taking home the award for Favorite Global Music Star, representing Africa.

The awards show is known for its energetic atmosphere and green slime antics. Tyla opened the night with a lively Best of Summer dance celebration featuring the hottest tracks of the season, DJ’d by Benny Blanco and supported by an ensemble of dancers — including a surprise appearance by Smurfette.

This was the 23-year-old singer and fashion icon’s first time hosting a major international awards show. Speaking ahead of the event, she described it as a “full circle moment”, having auditioned for Nickelodeon as a child.

“It’s crazy how things come around. I just hope I only get a little drizzle of slime,” she laughed. That wish didn’t quite pan out — she ended the night soaked, along with fellow presenters Jack Griffo and pop group KATSEYE.

Her win in the Favorite Global Music Star (Africa) category was announced midway through the show. Accepting the award, Tyla said: “This means the world to me — to represent Africa on a global stage and be recognized by all of you amazing kids out there … wow. Thank you for believing in me and dancing with me. Africa to the world!”

Tyla hosted the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. Image: Supplied

Tyla beat nominees from six other regions: Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, North America and the UK. The award adds to a rapidly growing list of accolades, including her first Grammy, American Music Award, and more than 30 international wins to date.

Sabrina Carpenter won three KCAs, including Taste for Favorite Song; Female Breakout Artist; and Short ‘n Sweet for Favorite Album.

Tyla’s appearance was a major moment for South African representation on the global entertainment stage, with her hosting performance praised for its confidence, energy and relatability.

The following are Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2025 winners:

TELEVISION:

FAVOURITE KIDS’ TV SHOW

The Thundermans: Undercover

FAVOURITE MALE TV STAR (KIDS)

Jack Griffo (Max Thunderman, The Thundermans: Undercover)

 

FAVOURITE FEMALE TV STAR (KIDS)

Kira Kosarin (Phoebe Thunderman, The Thundermans: Undercover)

FAVOURITE FAMILY TV SHOW

XO, Kitty

 

FAVOURITE MALE TV STAR (FAMILY)

Xolo Maridueña (Miguel Diaz, Cobra Kai)

FAVOURITE FEMALE TV STAR (FAMILY)

Peyton List (Tory Nichols, Cobra Kai)

 

FAVOURITE REALITY TV SHOW

America’s Got Talent

FAVOURITE CARTOON

SpongeBob SquarePants

 

FILM:

FAVOURITE MOVIE

Wicked

FAVOURITE MOVIE ACTOR

Jack Black (Steve, A Minecraft Movie)

 

FAVOURITE MOVIE ACTRESS

Ariana Grande (Glinda, Wicked)

 

FAVOURITE ANIMATED MOVIE

Inside Out 2

 

FAVOURITE MALE ANIMATED VOICE FROM A MOVIE

Dwayne Johnson (Maui, Moana 2)

 

FAVOURITE FEMALE ANIMATED VOICE FROM A MOVIE

Auli’i Cravalho (Moana, Moana 2)

 

FAVOURITE VILLAIN

 

Jim Carrey (Dr. Robotnik, Sonic the Hedgehog 3)

 

FAVOURITE BUTT-KICKER

 

Emma Myers (Natalie, A Minecraft Movie)

 

MUSIC:

FAVOURITE FEMALE ARTIST

 

SZA

 

FAVOURITE MALE ARTIST

 

Bruno Mars

 

FAVOURITE MUSIC GROUP

 

Stray Kids

 

FAVOURITE SONG

 

Taste — Sabrina Carpenter

 

 

FAVOURITE MUSIC COLLABORATION

 

luther — Kendrick Lamar and SZA

 

FAVOURITE FEMALE BREAKOUT ARTIST

 

Sabrina Carpenter

 

FAVOURITE MALE BREAKOUT ARTIST

 

Benson Boone

 

FAVOURITE ALBUM

 

Short n’ Sweet — Sabrina Carpenter

 

FAVOURITE GLOBAL MUSIC STAR

 

Africa: Tyla

 

FAVOURITE SONG FROM A MOVIE

 

Defying Gravity — Cynthia Erivo (ft Ariana Grande) (Wicked)

 

FAVOURITE VIRAL SONG

 

Bluest Flame — Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco

 

OTHER CATEGORIES:

 

FAVOURITE FEMALE SPORTS STAR

 

Simone Biles

 

FAVOURITE MALE SPORTS STAR

 

LeBron James

 

FAVOURITE MALE CREATOR

 

 

MrBeast

 

FAVOURITE FEMALE CREATOR

 

Salish Matter

 

FAVOURITE GAMER

 

IShowSpeed

 

FAVOURITE VIDEO GAME

 

Roblox

 

FAN FAVOURITE KIDS’ CREATOR

 

Ms Rachel

 

FAVOURITE PODCAST

 

LOL Podcast

 

SOURCE: timeslive.co.za

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