South African singer Tyla has made a sizable fortune over the years all thanks to her talent. How much is her current net worth?
2023 will always be a year singer Tyla remembers.
In July 2023, the 21-year-old singer’s career catapulted after the release of her single, “Water.” The song quickly became a smash hit on TikTok, causing several artists like Grown-ish star Trevor Jackson to create their spin on the catchy tune.
Tyla’s mainstream success seemingly came overnight, giving the artist the career she’s strived for. However, the singer ended her life-changing year with a bang for something unrelated to her music.
From topping charts, becoming a household name, and landing endorsement deals, fans are curious to know more about her net worth and how much she makes. Keep reading for more about her finances.
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What is Tyla’s net worth?
Young musician Tyla Seethal is considered to be one of the richest and most successful young artists in South Africa and Africa.
She has accumulated a decent fortune since she shot to fame.
Tyla’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million as of 2023, according to various sources.
She has earned most of her income from her music sales, streaming royalties, live performances, and endorsements.
She has also signed lucrative deals with brands like Adidas, Fenty Beauty, and Pepsi, which have boosted her earnings and exposure.
Tyla is a philanthropist and an activist, who supports various causes and charities. She is an ambassador for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and has participated in campaigns and events to raise awareness and funds for children’s rights and education.
She is also a vocal advocate for women’s empowerment and gender equality and has spoken out against gender-based violence and discrimination.
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Who is Tyla Seethal?
Tyla is a 21-year-old South African singer known for her catchy pop and R&B songs that blend influences from her diverse cultural background.
She is also a talented dancer and performer who has captivated audiences around the world with her energetic and charismatic stage presence.
Born Tyla Laura Seethal on 30th January 2002 in Johannesburg, South Africa, her parents didn’t want her to become a musician but upon convincing them, they’re now her biggest supporters.
She dropped out of university to pursue music. “I was actually studying Mining Engineering,” Tyla told Native in March 2021.
She told the magazine that shortly after she began the course, she realized her passion for music and decided to commit to it full-time.
Her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Tyla is fluent in English and Zulu, and can also speak some Hindi and French.
She is proud of her multicultural heritage and identity and often incorporates elements from her different cultures into her music and fashion.
She is also a fan of anime and manga and likes to watch Naruto and One Piece in her spare time.
She is famous for her 2023 single “Water”, which was a top ten hit in a dozen countries including the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.
The tune has been an even bigger winner on social media, with thousands of fans using it in their videos and testing their skills with the Water Dance Challenge based on the star’s impressive moves in her music video.
She was also the first song by a South African soloist to enter the US Billboard Hot 100 in 55 years,
Her discography also consists of many other tracks including the likes of Getting Late (featuring Kooldrink), Overdue (featuring DJ Lag and Kooldrink), Been Thinking, To Last, and Girl Next Door (featuring Ayra Starr) in a career that spans 2019–present.
Her self-titled debut album is scheduled for release on 1 March 2024.
She has been nominated for a Grammy Award, a Soul Train Music Award, a MOBO Award, and two South African Music Awards.
She made history with “Water.”
Tyla, who signed to Epic Records in 2021, released “Water” as the lead single from her upcoming debut album in July.
The song went viral on TikTok the following month when Tyla posted videos of herself dancing to it choreographed by South African dancer Lee-ché Janecke.
“Water” entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 67 in early October, becoming the first solo song by a South African musician to appear on the chart since Hugh Masekela’s “Grazing in the Grass” in 1968.
“I’m a South African girl born and raised in Johannesburg. This is crazy,” Tyla tweeted on Monday night.
The Amapiano musician’s song inspired the viral water dance challenge on TikTok, resulting in it being used more than 500,000 times in videos posted on the app.
Amapiano is a South African style of electronic dance music.
The Billboard Hot 100 is the most popular music ranking chart in the US, published each week by Billboard magazine.
Water has already broken several other records on Spotify and YouTube.
She cites Aaliyah and Rihanna as influences and wants a collaboration with Drake.
“I really looked up to ’90s singers like Aaliyah, also Rihanna and Cassie. They were artists whose concerts I watched constantly and imagined myself being one day,” Tyla told Rolling Stone in September.
Tyla said her sound has also been influenced by “a lot of South African artists.”
“I loved Freshlyground because I couldn’t believe they were on a song — ‘Waka Waka’ — with Shakira,” she said.
In February, Tyla was named as the support act for Chris Brown‘s Under the Influence European tour. “Surprise lol,” Tyla captioned an Instagram post announcing the news.
In her interview with i-D, Tyla listed Drake and Doja Cat as her bucket list collaborations.
“Her father’s South African so she can’t say no,” she said of Doja.
Tyla also said she’d love to one day work with DJ Khaled.
“I’d love him to scream on one of my songs,” she said.