The global pop star will perform homecoming concerts in South Africa this week
Kicking off Detty December, Tyla releases the official music video to “Shake Ah,” the latest single and one of three new tracks to be included on the deluxe edition of Tyla’s debut album release, Tyla+. The record also features Tony Duardo, EZ Maestro, and Optimist, three South African acts destined for stardom.
Set in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the video shows Tyla as the life of a vibrant dance party with friends and collaborator Optimist. “Shake Ah” is the second video to be liberated from Tyla+, following the enthralling visual for fan-favorite “Push 2 Start,” video which is currently at 11 million views on YouTube.
Her end-to-end 2024 campaign has been one to remember, beginning with a Grammy victory for Best African Music Performance and historic charting success including a summer of banner performances and notable accolades namely the MTV EMAs, Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, and now most recently, her eight 2024 Billboard Music Award nominations. Tyla’s “Water” also recently became the first solo song in history to spend an entire year at No. 1 on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart.
The BET Awards, MTV VMAs, and South African Music Awards, in addition to the Grammys, have recognized Tyla’s global impact with grounding-breaking awards this past year. To close out the year, Tyla will perform several highly anticipated homecoming shows in South Africa including December 4th in Johannesburg exclusively with Coke Studio, December 5th in Capetown, and December 7th in Pretoria.
Tyla was also just announced as a performer on the lineup for the legendary 2025 Coachella Music Festival. The “Water” singer has even endeavored into the Stanley Cup craze, collaborating with the ubiquitous brand for her limited edition version of the cup, the Tyla Tyger Quencher.
