Biography
Who is Tyla?
Early life and education
Tyla Laura Seethal was born on January 30, 2002, in Edenvale, South Africa. She grew up in Johannesburg and attended Edenglen High School, where she graduated in 2019. During her time there, she served as Head of Culture. She comes from a large family, being the third of five children. Her siblings include two elder half-sisters, Alaina and Whitney, as well as a younger brother named Tyrese and a younger sister named Sydney. Her heritage includes Zulu, Indian, Indo-Mauritian, and Irish roots.
Career beginnings
After finishing high school in 2019, Tyla released her debut single, Getting Late, with production from Kooldrink. The accompanying music video, filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, was released in January 2021 and gained millions of views on YouTube. This success led to a nomination for a South African Music Award for Best Music Video of the Year in 2022.
International breakthrough and awards
The song Water, released in July 2023, served as her major international breakthrough. It became a viral sensation on TikTok and entered the top 10 in several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Africa. This achievement made her the first South African soloist in 55 years to enter the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The track also earned her the inaugural Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance, making her the youngest African artist to win a Grammy.
Recent performances and projects
In 2024, she performed at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and delivered a live performance of her song Jump at the BET Awards in Los Angeles. She held concerts in Cape Town and Pretoria in December 2024, which preceded the start of her Tyla Tour in 2025. Her 2025 schedule included festival appearances and a performance at Coachella, where she debuted the single Bliss.
Birthday and age
Tyla was born on January 30, 2002, which makes Tyla 24 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Tyla shares the date with 27 other famous people.
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