Tyla Shines on ELLE Cover Amid a Year of Unprecedented Achievements

South African sensation Tyla, famed for her viral hit Water, shines on the cover of ELLE’s October 2024 issue. At just 22, Tyla has catapulted from a high school dreamer in Johannesburg to an international pop marvel, marking a significant moment as the first South African solo artist to hit the Billboard Hot 100 since Hugh Masekela 55 years ago.

Tyla’s groundbreaking journey also includes winning the first-ever Grammy for Best African Music Performance and snagging a MTV VMA for Best Afrobeats. In the ELLE interview, she hints at an even more adventurous future: “This year was me introducing myself. Next year I’m just gonna have fun. Do whatever, wear whatever.”