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  • Tyla pays tribute to Lebo Mathosa with animal-print Halloween look

    Tyla pays tribute to Lebo Mathosa with animal-print Halloween look

    South African singer Tyla paid tribute to the late music icon Lebo Mathosa for Halloween 2026, recreating one of the singer’s memorable looks.

    Tyla channelled Mathosa in a leopard-print cut-out top and matching skirt, accessorised with bold statement jewellery and styled against an animal-print backdrop. The outfit echoes Mathosa’s distinctive fashion aesthetic and stage presence.

    The Grammy-winning singer has made Halloween a yearly moment for pop-culture transformations, drawing inspiration from iconic figures and viral moments.

    In 2024, Tyla dressed as Halle Berry’s character Sharon Stone from The Flintstones, recreating the animal-print look worn by the actress in the 1994 film.

    In 2025, she recreated the viral laughing-girl meme associated with Nevaeh Johnson, complete with the familiar hairstyle and casual outfit.

    For 2026, Tyla turned to a South African music legend, honouring Mathosa, who rose to fame as a member of the group Boom Shaka before launching a successful solo career.

  • Bloody Civilian Poses in Bikini as She Shares Highlights From A*POP Tour With Tyla

    Bloody Civilian Poses in Bikini as She Shares Highlights From A*POP Tour With Tyla

    Nigerian singer Bloody Civilian has shared photos from her time as a special guest on Tyla’s “A*POP” World Tour, including a picture of herself in a brown string bikini.

    Bloody Civilian stuns in a brown string bikini as she shared highlights of her time with Tyla on the “A*POP” tour

    In an Instagram post, the singer reflected on touring with the South African star, revisiting Liverpool, where she lived as a child, and taking a road trip around northern England.

    Bloody Civilian revealed that she lived in Liverpool as a child as she returned to the city to look for her favorite teacher

    “toured with @tyla my love, went back to Liverpool to look for my favorite teacher (I never mentioned it before but I lived there as a kid), rented a car and drove around the North (uk), stayed in an Airbnb and nearly got tetanus,” she wrote.

    Tyla announced Bloody Civilian and South African DJ Royal MusiQ as special guests on the European leg of her “A*POP” World Tour

    Tyla announced Bloody Civilian as a special guest on the European leg of her “A*POP” World Tour on October 1, alongside South African DJ and producer Royal MusiQ. Bloody Civilian was listed on selected dates, including performances in London and Manchester.

  • Tyla Explains Why She Chose Intimate Venues for ‘A*POP’ Tour

    Tyla Explains Why She Chose Intimate Venues for ‘A*POP’ Tour

    South African singer Tyla has explained her decision to perform in smaller venues for her ongoing “A*POP” tour, saying she wants to connect more closely with fans.

    Speaking during a TikTok Live session, the singer said she had been asking her team for an opportunity to perform in more intimate settings after spending much of her time performing at festivals and larger shows following her rise to international recognition.

    “I love that all the venues are gonna be intimate. I’ve been begging my team for something like that because after I blew up, I went straight to festivals, big shows, and I love it, but I’ve always wanted to have that experience of performing in small venues and seeing my Tygers up close, us vibing, talking to each other,” she said.

    The “APOP” World Tour supports Tyla’s second studio album, APOP, released on July 24, 2026. The 34-date tour marks her first headline run across Europe, the UK, North America and Africa.

    The tour kicked off at Zénith Paris in France on October 12, before moving through Amsterdam, London, Glasgow, Manchester, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Berlin, Stockholm and Oslo. Copenhagen is scheduled for November 1.

    Tyla performs at the Zenith of Paris for the start of « The A*POP World Tour ».

    The North American leg begins on November 12 in Wheatland, California, with further stops in San Francisco, Vancouver, Seattle, Denver, Chicago, Boston, Toronto, Brooklyn, Washington, DC, Tampa, Atlanta, Irving, Houston, Austin, Phoenix, San Diego, Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

  • Tyla reflects on her rise to pop stardom in Instagram Story

    Tyla reflects on her rise to pop stardom in Instagram Story

    South African singer Tyla has reflected on her career and experiences in her 20s in a post shared on her Instagram Story, listing milestones she hopes to tell her future children about.

    “Me telling my kids one day that when I was in my 20s, I became a pop star,” she wrote, before listing experiences that included leaving Africa, travelling the world, winning two awards, performing at the World Cup and wearing Victoria’s Secret Angel wings.

    She also referenced the global popularity of her song “Water,” the Bacardi dance trend associated with her music, and taking over a theme park. She ended the post with the message: “Do whatever will make 80 year old you smirk.”

    Tyla at the 2024 Met Gala in a Balmain “Sand” dress

    Tyla also reposted a fan’s reel of her singing, which carried the caption, “Tyla can’t sing my 🍑ass.”

    Tyla performed at the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

    The repost came alongside her reflection on the milestones she has reached since breaking into the international music scene.

    Tyla won the Best African Music Performance Grammy for “Water” in 2024

    Tyla rose to wider international recognition with “Water” in 2023. The song earned her the first Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance in 2024.

  • 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.