Tyla's blockbuster summer continues with A*Pop tour-get tickets now
South African singer Tyla is embarking on a 34-stop world tour following a high-profile summer of performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and WNBA All-Star Game. The tour includes 17 dates across the United States, starting in November 2026.
Why it matters
Tyla's rapid rise in global popularity highlights the increasing influence of African artists in the international music industry.
American rapper, singer-songwriter, and producer Future and South African singer and songwriter Tyla perform during the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup football tournament ahead of the Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP via Getty Images) We don't need to make Tyla sweat, she's been doing plenty of work herself. The "Water" artist performed at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup , before singing the national anthem when her home country South Africa faced Mexico, then she turned around and did the halftime performance for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game .
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