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Afropop artist Tyla narrates how fame denies her some privileges.
Tyla, the South African sensation, shared her thoughts on the costs of fame during an interview on The Dotty Show.
Becoming famous undoubtedly brings its advantages and drawbacks. Among the drawbacks are the loss of personal privacy, heightened security concerns, emotional strain, and numerous other challenges. Fame, it seems, demands a substantial toll, and many artists may not fully comprehend the sacrifices they’ll need to make when they embark on the journey to stardom.
Tyla, the rising star of South African Afropop, recently made a guest appearance on Apple Music’s The Dotty Show.
During her interview, she shed light on what it’s like to be globally renowned for her hit song ‘Water‘, her aspirations for worldwide recognition, and her debut album.
Before she catapulted to international stardom, Tyla Laura Seethal was simply a regular girl from Johannesburg. Now, she’s become an overnight sensation on TikTok. The cost of fame, however, imposes significant restrictions on personal freedom.
Tyla stated, “There’s this theme park in South Africa called Gold Reef City. I can’t go, I can’t. It’s a whole thing. In general, I can’t just make decisions like this. I can’t say, let me go here, let go there. Like it has to be a whole thing, which is something I need to get used to”.
Tyla argued that before she is permitted to travel anyplace, she must notify a number of people, including her boss, her drivers, and security. “It’s like I am living in a movie” .
For artists, maintaining their anonymity is costly. Once they are spotted on the streets, superstars are frequently pursued by paparazzi and fans.
During her interview, Tyla conveyed that she can no longer dress casually because of the public’s tendency to mock celebrities. “I’m the type of person to just go to the shop wearing two different shoes, like two different socks, hoodie messy hair, like I’m that type of person, but I can’t do that anymore because I mean, any picture, hey, you have to be on point. But I mean, it’s what comes with it”
With “Water” reaching the top of the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, Tyla reached a significant milestone.