Tyla Laura Seethal, known mononymously as Tyla, is a South African singer and songwriter. She’s become synonymous with the popularisation of popiano, a fusion of the pop and amapiano genres, with many publications dubbing her “Queen of Popiano.” 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, which was released to critical acclaim and moderate commercial success, entering the top 25 in multiple countries including the United States. She became the youngest African artist in history to win a Grammy Award.
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Tyla Laura Seethal was born on the 30th of January 2002, in Edenvale, East Rand, South Africa.
| Birth Name | Tyla Laura Seethal |
| Nickname | Tyla |
| Date of Birth | 30th of January 2002 |
| Place of Birth | Edenvale, East Rand, South Africa |
| Age | 22 years old |
| Sun Sign | Aquarius |
| Profession | Singer and Songwriter |
| Nationality | South African |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Christianity |
Genre
Amapiano, R&B, Pop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Fax, Epic
Education
Tyla graduated from Edenglen High School
Family Details
- Father – Sherwin Seethal
- Mother – Sharleen
- Siblings – Whitney (Younger Sister), Sydney (Younger Sister), Tyrese Seethal (Younger Brother)
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Tyla Laura Seethal has dated –
Tyla has largely opted to keep her personal life away from the public spotlight, which makes it difficult for us to say anything about her love life and dating history.
Physical Statistics
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| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Shoe Size | 6.5 (US) |
| Dress Size | 5 (US) |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Tyla became known as a Popular social media star and singer who is best recognized for her tyla_ TikTok account where she posts comedy, lip-sync, and singing videos. She has accumulated over 11 million followers on the platform. A popular TikTok from December of 2021 features her dancing in front of a moonlight sky. It has earned over 3 million views. She has gained over 8 million followers on Instagram where she posts modeling content. She and her sister have a YouTube channel called Sydney and Tyla. In August of 2023, She released the viral hit song “Water”.
Singing Debut
In late 2019, Tyla self-released her debut single, “Getting Late” featuring production from Kooldrink, which achieved national success. It amassed several million views on YouTube, and in 2022, was nominated for South African Music Award for Best Music Video of the Year.
Tyla Laura Seethal Net worth
Tyla Laura Seethal has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million dollars as of 2024.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Tyla Laura Seethal
- Instagram – tyla
- Twitter – Tyla Laura Seethal
- YouTube Channel– Tyla Laura Seethal
Some Lesser Known Facts About Tyla Laura Seethal
- Tyla Laura Seethal was born in Edenvale, East Rand, to a Coloured family with Indian, Mauritian, Zulu, and Irish ancestry. She grew up in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
- At a young age, Tyla discovered her passion for music and started sharing song covers on Instagram while studying in high school.
- In 2019, Tyla commenced her singing career by releasing her debut single, “Getting Late.” The single received positive reviews and was commercially successful.
- She signed a recording contract with Epic Records and released her second single, “Overdue” (ft. DJ Lag and Kooldrink), which was also a massive hit.
- In 2023, Her global recognition came when her single “Been Thinking” ranked 43rd on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs. The song also earned her nominations for multiple awards.
- In 2024, Tyla released her self-titled studio album, which was a massive hit and also ranked at the top of multiple music charts.
- Apart from this, the singer has released numerous popular singles, such as “Girl Next Door,” “Truth or Dare,” “Art,” “Jump,” and others.
- In 2024, she won the Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance and the South African Style Award for most stylish Performing artist.
