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Tyla: Music’s Untouchable It-Girl

In this exclusive interview with OkayAfrica, we discuss the reception of Tyla’s latest project, "A*POP," her navigation of the space between different sides of herself, and the unshakeable commitment to her South African roots.

Tšeliso Monaheng

July 28, 2026

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