Tyla Laura Seethal, known mononymously as Tyla, was born on January 30, 2002, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Raised in a multicultural family in Johannesburg, she grew up listening to pop, R&B, and South African Amapiano.
Tyla began recording original music while still in high school, sharing snippets of songs and dance routines on Instagram. Her early single “Getting Late” featuring Kooldrink gained regional traction in 2019.
Tyla achieved massive international stardom in late 2023 with her smash single “Water.” Combining Amapiano log drums with pop vocal melodies, the track went viral globally and charted inside the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Signed to Epic Records and FAX Records, she released her self-titled debut album “TYLA” in 2024. The album yielded further global dance hits like “ART” and “Jump” featuring Gunna and Skillibeng.
Tyla made history by winning the inaugural Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance for “Water” at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, along with multiple MTV Video Music Awards and BET Awards.
In late 2026, Tyla continues her streak of global success. Following another Grammy win for her hit “Push 2 Start,” her popular tracks like “CHANEL” and collaborations with international stars keep her at the forefront of global pop and African music.
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