Tyla has also been nominated for five South African Music Awards (SAMAs), making her the front-runner for the showpiece, which will be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on 2 November 2.
The televised event, which dates back to 1995, will this year showcase a more varied presentation of sizes and shapes, gender identities, and cultural inclusion.
When asked whether she would be able to sit for the dinner portion of the event inside the museum, Tyla iconically said, “Who knows? They’ll figure it out…Who cares, guys? I look cute.”
Social media’s fawning over the young superstar came to an abrupt halt after the announcement.
On Sunday night, the 66th annual Grammys filled up with music’s most prominent artists, including South African singer Tyla, who won big time, and everyone’s favourite comedian host, Trevor Noah – among others, I guess.
American folks are confused about why she identifies as ‘Coloured’ and not as ‘Black’.