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01 Jul

BET Awards 2024: Tyla wins Best New Artist

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South African singer Tyla was named Best New Artist at the BET Awards 2024, marking a significant achievement in her rising career. Known for her infectious pop melodies and vibrant energy, Tyla has quickly captured the hearts of fans worldwide. Her debut single, “Water,” became a massive hit, showcasing her catchy hooks and dynamic performance style. Tyla’s blend of pop, R&B, and Afrobeat elements has set her apart in the music scene. In her acceptance speech, Tyla expressed gratitude to her fans, family, and the BET community. “Oh my gosh this crazy, this is also very heavy again. First of all I love Sexyy…

08 Mar

Tyla Cancels World Tour Over ‘Worsened’ Injury

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South African music star Tyla has cancelled her highly-awaited debut world tour two weeks before it was due to begin, citing an injury. “For the past year I’ve been silently suffering with an injury that has tragically worsened,” she shared on Instagram on Thursday, without disclosing the nature of the injury. “I’ve seen doctors and specialists with high hopes but the pain has only become more agonising as has the severity of the situation,” she added. Tyla, who last month won a Grammy for her viral hit Water, was scheduled to begin her tour on 21 March in Norway’s capital,…

06 Feb

Meet Ghanaian Producer Behind Tyla’s Grammy-Winning ‘Water’

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Ghanaian music producer Sammy Soso has surfaced as the mastermind behind South African musician Tyla's Grammy award-winning hit, Water. The song, which wowed music lovers across various platforms, won the Best African Music Performance at the 66th edition of the Grammy Awards, marking a significant achievement for both the Tyla and the Ghanaian producer. ( South African Tyla beats Nigerian stars to win first Grammy) According to British Ghanaian producer Juls, Sammy SoSo was the extra hand for the composition, recording sessions and inspiration for the song The announcement of Sammy Soso's pivotal role came to light through a tweet by Juls…

05 Feb

South African Tyla Beats Nigerian Stars To Win First Grammy

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South African music sensation Tyla has won the inaugural Grammys for best African music performance for her viral global hit Water, edging out Nigeria's Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr and Asake. The win has elicited excitement among Tyla's South African compatriots, but ignited controversy among many Nigerians. Following the win, some Nigerians took to social media to express their surprise that Tyla, a relative newcomer on the African music scene, triumphed over the more seasoned Nigerian Afrobeats stars nominated alongside her. But many of Tyla's fans see her win as deserved, citing the massive success of her Grammy-winning hit. Last…