Tyla is the new face of African pop. She's aiming to take over the whole world
The South African singer brought a homegrown genre, amapiano, to new ears with a viral hit and a Grammy. With her debut album, she wants to prove the world is ready for a full-blown African pop star.
Tyla's mission is clear. She's setting out to change the geography of pop stardom.
"It's something I feel like the industry is lacking," the singer declares. "An African pop star."
Fresh off a year of social media virality with her breakout single, a fashion campaign with Gap and her first Grammy win in the inaugural presentation of the best African Music Performance category, Tyla has just released her self-titled debut album. It's a 14-track stunner that positions the 22-year-old as the African pop star she's always wanted to see and be.
For many listeners, Tyla's 2023 hit song "Water" was their first taste of the sound of her homeland that's now taking
