**Tyla** is a South African singer and songwriter born in Johannesburg in 2002.[2] She has diverse heritage including Indian, Zulu, and Irish ancestry.[7] Tyla emerged as a global music sensation through her innovative blend of pop and amapiano music, a genre she pioneered and branded as "popiano."[2] Tyla's international breakthrough came with her 2023 single "Water," which became a viral global hit and sparked a widespread TikTok dance trend.[1][2] The song achieved significant commercial success, climbing the Billboard Hot 100 chart to number seven and becoming the first song by a South African solo artist to enter the US Billboard Hot 100 in 55 years.[1][3] "Water" earned multi-platinum certifications worldwide and spawned remixes featuring rapper Travis Scott and DJ Marshmello.[4] Her debut album, released in 2024, debuted at number 24 on the US Billboard 200 chart and blended pop, amapiano, Afrobeats, and R&B.[1][3] A deluxe edition, titled "Tyla+," followed later that year.[5] Tyla has received numerous accolades recognizing her influence and artistry. Most notably, she won the inaugural Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance in 2024, becoming the youngest African artist to win a Grammy.[1][3] Her other major awards include two BET Awards (Best New Artist and Best International Act), MTV Video Music Awards, and three MTV Europe Music Awards.[1][3][4] Throughout her career, she has accumulated 34 industry awards from 114 nominations.[3] In 2024, Tyla initially announced plans for an international tour but ultimately canceled due to an injury.[5] Despite this setback, she remains a prominent figure in contemporary world music and continues to inspire audiences globally as a groundbreaking Gen Z artist reshaping the global music landscape through her genre-blending approach.