South African singer Tyla has been honoured with the Impact Award at the 2025 'Billboard Women in Music' ceremony.
South African singer Tyla has been honoured with the Impact Award at the 2025 ‘Billboard Women in Music’ ceremony.
Hosted by Laverne Cox at Los Angeles’ YouTube Theater on 29 March, the event spotlighted women driving innovation in the industry.Tyla’s journey began in South Africa, where she grew up immersed in amapiano. Her self-titled debut album earned critical acclaim, blending local rhythms with global appeal, according toDespite setbacks like a back injury that forced her to cancel Coachella and a world tour, she rebounded with a debut at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and a Nike endorsement deal.
“Genres are fluid,” she told Billboard. “I represent Africa as a whole. If listeners hear influences in my music, it enhances understanding.”Grammy win: First African artist to claim Best African Music Performance.Met Gala committee: Joining André 3000 and Usher to celebrate Black fashion.She’s set to headline Coachella in April and teased a new album: “It’ll have a different vibe but still be Tyla.”Tyla’s success shines a light on African talent.
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