South African singer Tyla Laura Seethal, better known as Tyla, has stirred conversations online after sharing her top five artists of all time.
The 24-year-old Johannesburg-born star named just one Nigerian artist on her list, with the remaining four spots taken by international music icons.
The clip resurfaced shortly after Tyla edged out the likes of Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and others to win her second Grammy Award at the 2026 Grammy Awards. She took home the prize for Best African Music Performance at the 68th edition of the ceremony, held on February 1, 2026, in the United States.
Tyla already holds a special place in Grammy history, having become the first-ever winner of the Best African Music Performance category in 2024 with her global smash hit, Water.
When asked to name her all-time favorites, the Grammy-winning singer began with the late Michael Jackson, widely celebrated as the “King of Pop,” whom she described as one of her biggest inspirations.
She also listed global superstar Rihanna, followed by pop icon Britney Spears, famously known as the “Princess of Pop.”
Her fourth choice was Canadian rapper Drake, one of the most-streamed artists in the world and a dominant force in global music.
Choosing the fifth spot, however, proved difficult for Tyla. After a brief pause, she settled on Nigerian superstar Wizkid.
Explaining her decision, Tyla applauded Wizkid’s longevity and cultural impact, noting that his contributions have been instrumental in taking Afrobeats from Africa to the global stage.
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