Grammy-winning South African singer Tyla has confirmed a highly anticipated collaboration with Nigerian megastar Wizkid. In a social media interaction with a fan, Tyla revealed that the song was recorded as a freestyle in Wizkid's hotel room back in 2022. This marks the first time the two global music icons, who are at the forefront of exporting African music, have worked together. The collaboration was completed before Tyla's breakout hit, 'Water,' propelled her to global stardom in 2023.
- South African artist Tyla has confirmed a collaboration with Nigerian star Wizkid.
- The song was recorded in 2022, before Tyla’s global hit “Water”.
- Tyla revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that the track was created as a freestyle in a hotel room.
- This marks the first official collaboration between the two Grammy winners.
- The news has excited fans of both Afrobeats and Amapiano music.
This collaboration is more than just a musical track; it is a symbolic rhythmic bridge uniting two of Africa's most influential music cultures: Afrobeats and Amapiano. The revelation that the song was a freestyle born in a hotel room speaks to the organic, borderless nature of artistic creation, a spontaneous combustion of talent that transcends industry formalities.
FAQ
- When was the song recorded? Tyla confirmed it was recorded in 2022.
- Has Tyla worked with other Nigerian artists? Yes, she previously collaborated with Ayra Starr on the track 'Girl Next Door'.
- Will the song be on Wizkid's next album? The article does not specify when the song will be released or if it will be on a specific album.
