Tyla Is The New Host Of Kids’ Choice Awards for Nickelodeon
Tyla is adding another milestone to her already stacked résumé—this time as host of the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. Set to take place on June 21 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, the annual celebration of youth pop culture will be getting a bold new South African energy.
Tyla’s hosting gig marks a major moment in the show’s history. Thus, she became the first African artist ever to host the Kids’ Choice Awards. Surely, she will bring her Johannesburg-born charisma and international star power to center stage.
“I’m really about to host the Kids’ Choice Awards 💀🤍🙈,” she posted in disbelief on X, formerly Twitter—because even when you’re winning Grammys, some moments still feel surreal.
Tyla and Kids’ Choice Awards
This isn’t her first dance with Nickelodeon. In 2024, she earned three nominations, including Favourite Breakout Artist and Favourite Viral Song for the now-iconic “Water.” The track catapulted her into global consciousness and made her the first African soloist to crack the Billboard Hot 100 in over a decade.
Since then, Tyla has been on a winning streak. Her Grammy win for Best African Music Performance cemented her place in the global music landscape. Now she’s booked and busy, racking up high-profile collaborations and soundtrack appearances. The 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards also come with a heavy-hitting nominee roster, including Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and Kendrick Lamar. Thus, each one of them received four nominations. But Tyla’s magnetic presence, infectious energy, and crossover appeal make her a natural fit to guide the night.
Her hosting debut isn’t just a personal win—it’s a cultural moment. Tyla is bringing South African flavor to a stage traditionally dominated by Western stars, continuing her trend of pushing boundaries and reshaping what global pop looks and sounds like.
Expect vibrant fashion, viral moments, and maybe a little impromptu dancing—because when Tyla’s involved, the vibes are always high.
The 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards will air across Africa on MTV Africa (DStv channel 130) on Wednesday, June 25, at 5 PM.
