‘When I’m home, I feel like myself again’: Tyla brings A*POP takeover to Gold Reef City this weekend
Fans stand a chance to win tickets, while South African Tourism will provide transport for selected fans from across Gauteng.
South African singer Tyla is bringing her A*POP Takeover experience to Gold Reef City in Johannesburg this weekend, as part of the promotional tour for her second studio album, A*POP which was released on July 24. The event, taking place on Sunday, August 16, offers fans the chance to win tickets by creating a TikTok video using any song from A*POP.
South African Tourism will provide transport for chosen fans from various parts of Gauteng. Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille praised Tyla's success, stating that visiting South Africa is essential to understand its beauty and people. The Johannesburg-born artist has continued to rise in her international career since the debut album Tyla in 2024.
Among A*POP's tracks are "Chanel," "Is It Love," "She Did It Again" featuring Zara Larsson, and "Is It." Tyla expressed that returning home was significant to her, saying, "Whenever I’m home, I feel like myself again. I love being surrounded by my people and my fans – it reminds me where I come from." Tyla has been awarded Grammy Awards for Water in 2024 and Push 2 Start in 2026.
She is also planning to embark on her first headlined world tour following the release of her A*POP album.
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