Just like “Water” she continues to flow through every crack by getting her name and work recognized wherever she sets foot.
At just 21- years-old, Joburg-born singer Tyla has reached yet another milestone by making her debut on American television in an appearance on NBC channel, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to perform her song Water.
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After her performance, the talented singer took to Instagram to share just how much the moment meant to her.
“Not long ago I was just a girl in South Africa dreaming of moments like this… Even though I’ve been grinding for years it feels like this is all happening so fast.
She continued by adding: “I cannot wait for the world to see what an African Popstar looks like! ? ✨”
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Meanwhile, fans in the comment section could not wait to express their excitement. Many entered the comment section waving the SA Flag, while singer Craig Lucas and other well-known celebs congratulated the young singer.
Lesley-Ann Brandt who is well known for her role in the series Lucifer and also living in the United States, wrote: “We are proud of you. ??✨❤️.”
Singer Craig Lucas commented: “Our hearts are filled with pride ???”
While fashion designer Phupho Gumede reminded her: “It takes a lot of years to become an ‘overnight success’ ????????You deserve to be there!”
The song “water” has achieved a lot of success in recent times, after going viral on the social media platform, TikTok, the song also made its debut on the Billboard Hot 100.
It is also the only solo song by a South African Musician to appear on the chart since the legendary Hugh Masekela’s Grazing in the grass.
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While speaking to Hypemagazine on its success she said: “It’s exciting! Yo, I just love seeing the videos.
“People tag me, and seeing like Megan Thee stallion use it, Christina Aguilera, Tinashe, like all these crazy people that I look up to using my song, it doesn’t feel real and it’s all happening all at once”
Also see: Tyla’s ‘Water’ officially charts on Billboard Hot 100
