Billboard chosen South African Afropop artist Tyla as the duvet for its Eco Situation.
The Grammy Award winner graces the duvet of the Billboard Eco Issue, slated for launch on March 30. This comes after the debut of her first album. TYLA holds the No. 5 spot on Apple Music US’s rankings. Epic’s chairwoman/CEO Sylvia Rhone and president Ezekiel Lewis awarded her with three plaques celebrating the achievements of Water. She was awarded gold and platinum certifications throughout 18 nations (together with america and South Africa). She surpassed 1 billion views on TikTok. Tyla secured the No. 1 place on Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats Songs, Rhythmic Airplay, and Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay charts.
Tyla has made it recognized that she is effectively on her option to changing into “Africa’s first pop star”. The melodic star admitted that she had no clue her songs had been submitted for Grammy consideration. In February 2024, Tyla turned the primary recipient of Grammy Greatest African Music Efficiency for her hit track Water. She beat different African opponents comparable to Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Olamide, and Ayra Starr. Tyla and Musa Keys have been the one South African nominees.
She spoke on how amapiano has grown. She mentioned “The South African style of amapiano simply began effervescent, and I’m so proud that South Africa has a style that individuals are having fun with and being attentive to. I’m tremendous happy with my nation and the place our sound has gone”.
Tyla has bagged six nominations on the Metro FM Music Awards. She has clinched a nomination for Greatest African Artist on the prestigious Ghana Music Awards as effectively.
