South African music sensation Tyla is basking in the glow of international recognition, having made a striking appearance on the cover of the iconic British Vogue.
This momentous achievement not only celebrates her remarkable journey but also marks her as a shining star on the global music landscape.
Featured in the March 2025 issue, Tyla’s cover shoot is emblematic of the vibrant, fresh talent sweeping through the music industry.
Acclaimed for her "viral lyrics, infectious dance routines, and show-stopping fashion," Tyla is aptly referred to as music’s most intoxicating new mononym.
In their Instagram announcement, the magazine team detailed how Funmi Fetto journeyed to Johannesburg to explore the life of this 23-year-old artist poised for global domination.
Tyla, whose full name is Tyla Laura Seethal, brings her unique flair to the cover, donning a stunning outfit from Balenciaga.
The captivating portrait features her profile set against a deep blue backdrop, showcasing a bright pink strapless bustier paired with a black skirt, her hands elegantly placed on her waist.
For those unfamiliar, Tyla made headlines in 2023 with her megahit “Water”, which has garnered an astounding over 10 billion views on TikTok.
This smash success was followed by other chart-toppers including the reggae-infused "Push 2 Start" and "No 1”, her collaboration with fellow artist Tems.
Combining pop, R&B, Afrobeats, and amapiano, Tyla’s infectious sound had the world dancing at her (meticulously manicured) feet.
After a stellar 2023 that set the stage for her meteoric rise, Tyla transformed into a global superstar in 2024.
Her accomplishments include winning a Grammy for Best African Music Performance and making history as the youngest African artist to ever receive the honour.
Just a month later, she unveiled her self-titled debut album, which has since amassed over 1.5 billion streams.
Not one to rest on her accolades, Tyla took the fashion world by storm in October 2024, gracing the Victoria’s Secret runway in New York City.
Exuding confidence, she wore a sparkly fringed bustier coupled with tiny shorts and legendary wings, further solidifying her status as a fashion icon.
As 2025 unfolds, Tyla continues to make headlines, recently announced as a recipient of the 'Impact' award at the upcoming Billboard Women in Music event scheduled for March.
The annual celebration acknowledges the industry’s most influential women, recognising trailblazers who break barriers in music.
According to Billboard’s editor-in-chief, Hannah Karp, this year’s honourees are redefining what it means to be revolutionary artists in the music sphere.
Alongside Tyla, another South African superstar making significant strides in the industry is amapiano DJ and producer, Uncle Waffles.
Recently, she made history as the first female artist to grace the cover of "Rolling Stone Africa".
Captured in bold red for their February issue, Waffles embodies the passion and spirit associated with Valentine’s month.
In a candid interview with "Rolling Stone Africa”, she reflected on her early life and her musical journey, saying, “My childhood was fairly interesting. I always gravitated towards music because I felt like it was a great escape. I'm a Beyoncé stan, everyone knows this if you know me.”