Tyla
Biography
Tyla Laura Seethal (born January 30, 2002) , known mononymously as Tyla, is a South African singer and songwriter. Her musical style is characterised by a fusion of the pop and amapiano genres, with many publications dubbing her "Queen of Popiano." Born and raised in Johannesburg, during her final year of high school she began pursuing a career in music, posting original songs and covers on Instagram and actively seeking out opportunities in the music industry. She was discovered by her first manager, Garth von Glehn, who organized her first recording sessions. Tyla stated that she spent every weekend of her final year of high school in the recording studio. Tyla signed with Epic Records in 2021 following the domestic success of her 2019 debut single, "Getting Late". She gained international recognition after the release of her 2023 single "Water", which entered the top ten in multiple countries including her native South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States. "Water" was the first song by a South African soloist to enter the US Billboard Hot 100 in 55 years and was awarded the inaugural Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance. The single preceded her self-titled debut album (2024), which was released to critical acclaim and moderate commercial success, entering the top 25 in multiple countries including the United States. Tyla is the youngest African artist in history to win a Grammy Award. Her other accolades include an MTV Video Music Award,two BET Awards and the honorary Global Force Award at the first Billboard R&B's No. 1's among nominations for a Brit Award, an Ivor Novello Award, a Soul Train Music Award and nine South African Music Awards. Tyla's biggest musical influences include Michael Jackson, Aaliyah, Rihanna, Cassie, Ciara, Shakira, Freshlyground, Britney Spears, Drake and Wizkid. She has said that her dream is to become the first global pop star from Africa.
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Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Self - Musical Guest
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
Drama Series - 2015, 16 episodes • as Self - Musical Guest
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Self - Guest
Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations, and daytime talk staples, including celebrity and human interest interviews.
Drama Series - 2019, 16 episodes • as Self
Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Self
Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.
Drama Series - 1995, 16 episodes • as Self
Merging fashion, fantasy and entertainment, this lingerie runway show includes pink carpet interviews, model profiles, behind-the-scenes looks at the making of the show, and musical performances.
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Self
YouTube variety program hosted by rapper Lee Young-ji in a form of talk show in which she invites celebrities to her home and interview them over some drinks. When the contract expired, a new YouTube channel was opened to continue the broadcast with a slight modification to the show name—차린건 쥐뿔도 없지만 (Absolutely Nothing Prepared). The earlier iteration of the show can be found under "NO PREPARE"
Drama Series - 1994, 16 episodes • as Self - Performer
The MTV Europe Music Awards "(EMA)" were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe. Originally beginning as an alternative to the American MTV Video Music Awards, the MTV Europe Music Awards is today a popular celebration of what MTV viewers consider the best in music. The awards are chosen by MTV viewers throughout Europe. The MTV Europe Music Awards always changes its host city.
Drama Series - 1987, 16 episodes • as Self - Host
Honoring the year's biggest in television, film, music, and sports as voted by viewers worldwide of Nickelodeon networks. Winners receive a hollow orange blimp figurine which also functions as a kaleidoscope.
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Self - Guest
Unfiltered and unexpected when Bianca Ingrosso invites Swedish and international stars to Sweden's new big talk show - BIANCA.
Drama Series - 2001, 16 episodes • as Self - Performer
An annual event concert celebrating African Americans and other American minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self
Pop icon Sabrina Carpenter jingles all the bells in her first-ever variety music special full of holiday hits, unexpected duets and comedic cameos.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Self
On 18 January 2025, fans across 44 African countries watched the Grammy-winning Amapiano superstar Tyla perform live from the SunBet Arena, Pretoria, exclusively on Showmax.com. Tyla, the youngest African to win a Grammy, showcased hits from her chart-topping debut album TYLA, which has amassed more than 1.6 billion streams. For fans who missed her sold-out Cape Town and Pretoria shows, this exclusive live stream offers a final chance to be part of the Queen of Popiano’s magical tour, fresh off her wins at the BET Awards, MTV Music Video Awards, and the Grammys.