Tyla – South Africa’s Grammy Award Winning Artist

Tyla is a South African singer, songwriter, and musician known for her distinctive voice and eclectic musical style. She gained widespread recognition with her breakout single “Getting Late,” released in 2020. The song, which blends elements of Afro-pop, R&B, and Amapiano, garnered significant attention and became a viral sensation on social media platforms such as TikTok.

Tyla, whose full name is Tyla Elaine Doyle, hails from Johannesburg, South Africa. Prior to her music career taking off, she gained experience as a model and actress. However, it was her passion for music that eventually led her to pursue a career in the industry.

“Getting Late” quickly became a chart-topping hit in South Africa and received airplay on radio stations across the country. The song’s success catapulted Tyla into the spotlight, and she began to garner attention from music fans and industry professionals alike.

In addition to her solo work, Tyla has collaborated with other South African artists, contributing her vocals to various projects and further establishing herself as a rising star in the music scene. Her music often explores themes of love, relationships, and youth culture, resonating with a diverse audience both in South Africa and internationally.

With her unique sound and undeniable talent, Tyla continues to make waves in the music industry, captivating listeners with her soulful voice and infectious melodies. She represents a new generation of South African musicians who are blending genres and pushing boundaries, contributing to the vibrant and diverse landscape of African music.

Tyla has gone on to win international acclaim by beating top favorites like Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Wizkid, to mention but a few to win her first Grammy Award, for the Best African Performance” for 2024, with her widely celebrated track, “Water”. The win has gone on to break many Nigerian hearts, and sparked a renewed rivalry between Nigerians and South Africans. But if we are being honest her song gained too much traction and airplay right from day one, and is too difficult not to love. It would have been almost criminal if she had not won the award. In winning the award she became the youngest female artist to achieve the feat.

She has recently release a new track titled “Truth Or Dare“.