Johannesburg — South African music star, Tyla, has seen her stock rise immeasurably in recent months and her appearance on the famous Tonight Show had Mzansi feeling very proud.
The Johannesburg-born star has gained international fame for her hit song, Water. The song is undoubtedly a worldwide hit, appearing on the US Billboard Top 100 charts.
Tyla’s newfound popularity led to her appearing on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She took to her Instagram timeline where she explained she’s dreamed of moments like this and she’s ready to showcase African pop to the world.
“Not long ago I was just a girl in South Africa dreaming of moments like this. Even though I’ve been grindingggg for years it feels like this is all happening so fast. I cannot wait for the world to see what an African Popstar looks like! 🐅 ✨” she said.
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According to TimesLIVE, Tyla said she’s been overwhelmed by her quick and sudden rise to international stardom. She added that she hopes more people start falling in love with her music.
“I hope people around the world can enjoy the music, the African music, because I feel we don’t have a big enough international audience. We need attention because we have so much talent.”
“It feels crazy. I don’t know if I am there yet, but the international attention I am getting, I never expected it. Especially so early. I was willing to work years to get to this point and to think it happened from one song. I feel so blessed to have this opportunity. When people listen to my music, having a pop style to it, I hope it becomes a more internationally recognised sound and they start falling in love with it.”
Tyla also claimed she has aspirations to win Grammys and to be collaborating with some of the biggest artists in the world, setting an example to young kids all around Africa.
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Compiled by Matthew Petersen
