Moments after proudly representing South Africa at the Fifa World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico, Tyla received another major career co-sign, this time from global superstar Shakira.
The Grammy Award-winning singer has been announced as a special guest on the US leg of Colombian superstar Shakira’s “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” world tour.
Shakira shared the news with fans on social media shortly after the pair crossed paths during the Fifa World Cup festivities.
“Okay, I think this is somehow unexpected, but I just couldn’t wait to share the news with you because I’m gonna be performing with Tyla at one of my shows on my US tour, and I’m so excited because I love Tyla.
“I love her as an artist and as a human being. I think she’s just incredible, and I think that this performance is gonna be just iconic, and I’m so lucky to have her with me on stage during my second US run.
“Um, so yeah, I can’t wait. I can’t wait. I can’t wait. Thank you, Tyla. I love you,” said the Colombian icon.
The announcement comes after the two stars were spotted backstage embracing one another during the FIFA World Cup celebrations, further fuelling excitement among fans who have long hoped to see them collaborate.
Tyla’s latest achievement follows a busy few days at the World Cup. The Johannesburg-born star first captured global attention when she performed South Africa’s national anthem alongside the Mzansi Youth Choir during the opening ceremony at the iconic Estadio Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
The emotional performance marked a proud moment for South Africans as Tyla represented the country in front of a global audience at football’s biggest tournament.
Unfortunately, the feel-good moment before kick-off wasn’t matched by the result on the pitch as Bafana Bafana began their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Mexico.
However, the World Cup celebrations did not stop there for the “Water” hitmaker.
The following day, on June 12, Tyla returned to the tournament stage in Los Angeles, where she joined American rapper Future to perform their official World Cup hit, “Game Time”, ahead of the United States’ clash against Paraguay.
She later gave fans a glimpse into the fun behind the scenes when she shared a video of herself and American actor and singer Jamie Foxx taking part in the viral “Gang Gang” trend, a video that made the rounds on social media and impressed fans.
For many fans, Shakira’s announcement feels like another full-circle moment in Tyla’s rapid rise to global superstardom.
“Shakira has shown Tyla nothing but love and respect, and I feel like she actually understands Tyla and sees herself in her.
“Shakira is considered the most successful crossover artist, and she faced a lot of rejection and misunderstandings, too, in the US. She understands Tyla,” wrote one fan on X.
The two artists have previously been linked to collaboration rumours; this marks the first confirmed project that will see them share the stage.
