Tsumyoki Bags ‘Best India Act’ at MTV European Music Awards 2023

Goan rapper Tsumyoki won the “Best Indian Local Act” award at the 2023 MTV EMAs.

The 22-year-old artist beat the likes of DIVINE, Mali, When Chai Met Toast, and Dee MC to win the accolade on Friday (November 5).

Tsumyoki celebrated his win at home by popping a bottle of champagne. “Goa, we won a f***ing EMA,” he wrote on Instagram.

The rapper—whose real name is Nathan Joseph Mendes—gained popularity in the Indian music scene in 2019 with the release of his track “White Tee”.

In 2021, Tsumyoki also became the youngest artist to be signed by his competitor, DIVINE’s label, Gully Gang Entertainment.

The artist is widely credited with revolutionizing hip-hop music in the state of Goa. In fact, Tsumyoki (also known as Yoki) was featured in Goan Insider’s 50 Most Influential People list two years ago.

Apart from his solo music, Tsumyoki is one of the founding members of a band called Goa Trap Culture (GTC) or GTC Crew.

The band includes artists Elttwo, 2jaym, and Kidd Mange, who are best known for their album “Daboij”.

Later this month, Tsumyoki is embarking on his “A Message From The Moon Tour,” with his first stop at Mumbai’s antiSOCIAL.

Tickets for the event can be bought here.