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won the MTV Video Music Award for best new artist.

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Previous recipients of the Video Vanguard Award include Beyonc茅, Minaj, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna and Missy Elliott.

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Tyla won the best Afrobeats award.

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