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  • Tyla submits Zara Larsson collaboration “She Did It Again” for 2027 Grammys

    Tyla submits Zara Larsson collaboration “She Did It Again” for 2027 Grammys

    South African singer Tyla has submitted her collaboration with Swedish pop singer Zara Larsson, “She Did It Again,” for consideration in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category at the 2027 Grammy Awards, according to a list published by The Grammy Guru and reported by Showbiz by PS.

    Released in April 2026, “She Did It Again” features on Tyla’s second studio album, APop*, which was released on July 24.

    Tyla and Zara Larsson/2025 VMAs

    Tyla’s other submissions include APop* for Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Engineered Album and Best Album Cover. “Chanel” is submitted for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Music Video, while “That Girl” is listed for Best Pop Solo Performance and “Kiss” for Best Dance Pop Recording.

    Her African music category submissions include “I Don’t Care” featuring Babalwa M, “Memories” featuring Lojay and “Body Go” featuring Moliy, all entered for Best African Music Performance. “Game Time” with Future and FIFA Sound is submitted for Best Melodic Rap Performance and Best Rap Song. “Right Now” is listed for Best R&B Solo Performance and Best R&B Song, while “PBT” featuring Travis Scott and Vybz Kartel is submitted for Best Music Video.

    The submissions are for consideration and do not guarantee nominations. First-round voting runs from October 12 to 22, with nominees scheduled to be announced on November 16. The 2027 Grammy Awards will take place on February 7 in Los Angeles.

  • Tyla announces Bloody Civilian as special guest on “A*POP” world tour

    Tyla announces Bloody Civilian as special guest on “A*POP” world tour

    Tyla has announced Nigerian singer Bloody Civilian as a special guest on her “A*POP” world tour.

    The tour, which supports Tyla’s second studio album “A*POP,” is scheduled to begin in Paris on October 12, 2026, before continuing through Europe, the UK and North America. The tour was initially announced as a 34-date run, including a Lagos date scheduled for December 22.

    Bloody Civilian is listed alongside South African DJ and producer Royal MusiQ on the supporting lineup for several European and UK dates. Live Nation lists both artists as support acts for the Amsterdam show on October 13, while Ticketmaster’s listings for Tyla’s London shows on October 15 and 16 also include Bloody Civilian and Royal MusiQ.

    The tour is scheduled to include stops in cities including Amsterdam, London, Glasgow, Manchester and Brussels before moving to North America. Tyla’s South African homecoming dates are scheduled for Cape Town on January 4 and Johannesburg on January 9, 2027.

    Tyla had initially included Lagos as a stop on the tour, with a concert scheduled for December 22. The date was later removed from the tour itinerary following backlash and boycott calls from some Nigerians over renewed concerns about xenophobic attacks and the treatment of Nigerians in South Africa. Neither Tyla nor her management publicly explained the removal of the Lagos date.

    Tyla released “A*POP” on July 24, 2026. The 14-track album includes “CHANEL,” “IS IT,” “IS IT LOVE” and “SHE DID IT AGAIN” featuring Zara Larsson.

  • SZA defends Tyla after she was body-shamed over 2026 VMAs appearance

    SZA defends Tyla after she was body-shamed over 2026 VMAs appearance

    SZA has defended Tyla after the South African singer was body-shamed over her appearance at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.

    SZA commented on an Instagram post discussing the criticism, writing, “This can’t be real. She’s absurdly beautiful. Stop this shit once and for all!”

    Ghanaian artist Moliy had also spoken about the criticism, questioning the expectations placed on women’s appearances.

    “So yall bully women to look perfect, shame them when they enhance they’re bodies, and the cycle continues, they grow older they’re still criticized for aging, at what point is a woman supposed to feel confident in their skin,” she wrote.

    Moliy also described body-shaming as inconsistent with the belief that people are made in God’s image, writing, “It’s not of God to shame those who are made in Gods image.”

    Tyla attended the 2026 VMAs in a snakeskin bra, matching pencil skirt, choker and heels. She also served as a presenter at the ceremony.

  • Olandria names Ayra Starr and Tyla among artists she listens to before Milan Fashion Week

    Olandria names Ayra Starr and Tyla among artists she listens to before Milan Fashion Week

    Olandria named Ayra Starr and Tyla among the artists she listens to while getting ready for Milan Fashion Week.

    “Oooh, a lot of Afrobeats, Ayra Starr, Tyla,” she said in a video for Perfect Magazine filmed at the Blue Marine show during Milan Fashion Week. She also revealed that the music comes from her makeup artist’s playlist.

    Olandria has been getting ready for Milan Fashion Week with makeup artist Painted by Esther, who has shared videos of the model being glammed up for the fashion events.

    For the Blue Marine show, Olandria wore a black leotard with black tights, a black-and-white shawl draped over her shoulders and several chunky gold chains.

  • Tyla wears Mowalola at the 2026 MTV VMAs

    Tyla wears Mowalola at the 2026 MTV VMAs

    Tyla attended the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in an all-snakeskin look from Mowalola’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection. She attended the ceremony as a presenter.

    The South African singer wore a blue snakeskin bra with a matching pencil skirt pulled low on her waist, paired with a snakeskin choker and matching snakeskin heels. She wore her hair partially braided at the front, with the rest flowing down to her waist.

    Tyla was not nominated for an award at this year’s ceremony. Her previous VMA nominations included Best New Artist and Best R&B in 2024, and Best Choreography in 2025. She won Best Afrobeats in both years, for “Water” in 2024 and “PUSH 2 START” in 2025.

    The 2026 VMAs also marked the first year without the Best Afrobeats category. The award was introduced in 2023, when Rema and Selena Gomez won for “Calm Down,” before Tyla won it in 2024 and 2025. The category was left out of this year’s nominations.

    Tyla’s appearance comes after the July release of her sophomore album, “A*Pop,” and adds another Mowalola look to her recent fashion appearances.

  • A.L.I.A.S Shares Tyla and Davido-Inspired Single “IMPRESSIONS”

    A.L.I.A.S Shares Tyla and Davido-Inspired Single “IMPRESSIONS”

    American artist A.L.I.A.S returns with “IMPRESSIONS,” a high-energy blend of R&B, Afrobeat, and Amapiano built for day parties and nightlife.

    Inspired by artists like Tyla, Davido, and Chris Brown, “IMPRESSIONS” delivers a confident, feel-good record designed to move crowds while keeping a melodic edge. 

    “IMPRESSIONS” by A.L.I.A.S is out now on all streaming platforms.

  • Tyla, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema and MOLIY Nominated for the 2026 American Music Awards.

    Tyla, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema and MOLIY Nominated for the 2026 American Music Awards.

    The nominees for the 2026 American Music Awards have been announced with Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tyla, Rema and MOLIY scoring nominations.

    Tyla is the most nominated Afrobeats artist this year. She’s up four awards including Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Social Song of the Year and Best Music Video of the Year both for “Chanel” and Best R& B Female Artist. 

    Burna Boy has two nominations including Best Afrobeats Artist and Best Hip Hop Song for his contribution to Gunna’s “wgft”

    Nigerian-American artist Shaboozey is also nominated in three categories including Collaboration of the Year, Best Male Country Artist and Best Country Song for “Goodnews”

    The 52nd American Music Awards will take place on Monday, May 25th in Las Vegas. 

  • Tyla’s “Chanel” Debuts at Number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100

    Tyla’s “Chanel” Debuts at Number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100

    Tyla’s latest single “Chanel” has debuted at number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her third entry on the chart.

    Her previous entries include Water which peaked at number 7 and Push 2 Start at number 88.

    “Chanel” was released in October this year and climbed to the top of Bubbling Billboard Under Hot 100 and quickly gained 100 million streams on Spotify, becoming one of the fastest Afrobeats songs ever to do so. 

    The South African artist is the fourth most successful Afrobeats artist on the Billboard Hot 100 after Burna Boy, Tems and Wizkid.

  • Afrobeats Artists Burna Boy, Davido, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Others Nominated for the 2026 Grammys

    Afrobeats Artists Burna Boy, Davido, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Others Nominated for the 2026 Grammys

    The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards were announced today and as expected, some of Afrobeats biggest names are in the running for the music industry’s biggest awards

    Burna Boy’s No Sign of Weakness is up for the Best Global Music Award along with Youssou N’Dour’s World and The Eclairer le monde : Light the Mind Explosion (50th Anniversary Tour Live) album by Shakti

    While the nominees for Best African Music Performance include Davido, Tyla, Ayra Starr and Uganda’s Eddy Kenzo

    While African music icon Angélique Kidjo leads the nominations for Global Music Performance 

    The 2026 Grammy Awards will place Sunday, February 1, 2026 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

  • Afrobeats Artists Tyla and Ayra Starr to Headline the 2025 Global Citizen Festival Alongside The Weeknd, Shakira and Mariah, The Scientist

    Afrobeats Artists Tyla and Ayra Starr to Headline the 2025 Global Citizen Festival Alongside The Weeknd, Shakira and Mariah, The Scientist

    Afrobeats artists Tyla and Ayra Starr will headline the 2025 Global Citizen Festival which will take place on September 27, 2025 at New York’s at Central Park.

    Other performers at the event which will be hosted by Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman include The Weeknd, Shakira, and Mariah the Scientist. 

    Under the theme “Amplify the Movement,” this year’s festival continues Global Citizen’s mission to combat poverty, inequality, and social injustice through music and advocacy. 

    The Global Citizen Festival merges entertainment and activism, offering a platform for world leaders, artists, and advocates to drive progress.