“I have been traveling the world, experiencing so much along the way. It’s been a journey, but now I’m finally coming home.”
The wait is over. Grammy award-winning South African superstar Tyla is
excited to announce that she will be returning home with her two city
South Africa tour in partnership with Vodacom – Together with leading local promoters Anything Goes and Showtime Management, presented in association with KFM 94.5 and 947.
The ‘Water’ hit maker will thrill fans with her first local tour since her meteoric rise to global
stardom. Performances will be held at Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town on 5thDecember and SunBet Arena, Menlyn on 7th December. Both shows begin at 8pm.
From dream-filled beginnings, Tyla has become one of the greatest success stories to come out of South Africa. Known best for her viral award-winning track ‘Water’, the exceptionally talented Tyla, continues to break records across the globe during her breakout year.
“I’ve been traveling the world, experiencing so much along the way. It’s
been a journey, but now I’m finally coming home. I’m beyond excited to
perform for my TYGERS and share this moment with all of you!” says
Tyla.
In February 2024, Tyla won the inaugural Best African Music Performance at this year’s GRAMMYs, her star only keeps rising.
‘Water’ made Tyla the highest-charting female soloist ever on the US
Hot 100 chart peaking at #7. The single also crowned Tyla as the
youngest-ever South African and the first South African soloist to enter the Billboard Hot 100 in over 55 years. The track reached peaked at #1 on the Billboard Afrobeats Chart, Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart,
Hot R&B Songs Chart and Adult R&B Airplay Charts in the US, and garnered Tyla winner of BET Awards for Best New Artist and Best International Act and winner of MTV VMA’s Best New Artist. In addition, she was also
nominated for a Brit Award, two iHeartRadio Music Awards and an Ivor Novello for Best Contemporary Song.
A vocal powerhouse and talented performer, Tyla also dominates the South African Music Awards with multiple nominations, including Record of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Album of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Best Pop Album, and Best Collaboration.
Tyla released her debut, self-titled album in March 2024. Reaching #1 on the US World Albums Chart, TYLA has been critically acclaimed
for her skill in blending amapiano, afrobeats, contemporary R&B and pop into one record. Delving into her signature ‘popiano’ blend, the
album features a stellar lineup of collaborators including Travis Scott.
Tems, Gunna, Skillibeng, Becky G and more.
Gaining international attention and recognition, Tyla is hailed globally by NME as “South Africa’s brightest new star” while Rolling
Stone says “Tyla’s debut album proves she’s the perfect amapiano
ambassador”. Echoing this young singer’s vocal prowess, Pitchfork
claims “The South African singer’s star-making debut is a lithe, contemporary take on pop-R&B that pulses with the log-drum heartbeat of amapiano”.
Continuing her path to global stardom, Tyla is gracing stages around the world, playing to hundreds of thousands of fans across North America and Europe including recently performing at Louis Vuitton’s pre-Olympics
party in Paris, and with stunning recent performances at Lollapalooza and Outside Lands festivals.
TYLA SA 2024 TOUR INFORMATION
5th December 2024 GrandWest Arena, Cape Town
7th December 2024 SunBet Arena Menlyn, Pretoria
Bookings only at www.ticketmaster.co.za
Ticket prices: R500, R600, R650, R800, 950.
Tickets on Sale: 10 October 2024
Tyla is an exceptional talent not to be missed. Get ready, as the
critically acclaimed ‘Queen of Popiano’, is coming home to her
Tygers. #sapositivenews #TylaHomecoming
