Tyla‘s big night at the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) took an unexpected turn when she began calling fellow artists onto the stage.
The singer had just received the AfriPure International Achievement Award at the 32nd SAMAs, recognising the global impact she has made with her music.
But before settling into her acceptance speech, Tyla called out Cassper Nyovest, Makhadzi, Babalwa M, Zee Nxumalo, Maglera Doe Boy, Langa Mavuso, Lordkez and Xduppy, inviting them to join her.
With the artists gathered around her, Tyla spoke about the music scene that shaped her and the journey that took her from South Africa to international audiences.
She also used the moment to speak about her hopes for greater unity across the continent.
I pray one day to see a unified Africa.
The stage quickly filled with some of South Africa’s biggest and emerging names, representing different generations and sounds within the country’s music industry.
Tyla has spent the past few years building a global career, with “Water” turning her into one of Africa’s biggest international stars.
Her return to the SAMAs, however, brought her back to the industry and artists she grew up around.