Grammy Award-winning South African singer Tyla has been left heartbroken following the passing of her beloved grandmother.
The hitmaker took to her Instagram story to share the devastating news, posting a touching photo of herself with her late gran alongside a deeply emotional tribute.
Expressing her gratitude, Tyla wrote:
“I thank God for your presence in my life. Thank you for all the love and all the life stories you would tell me. You were always proud of your mother and called us royalty because of her. Thank you for teaching me about my Zulu heritage and making me the artist I am today. Your presence will forever be missed. The sweetest soul & I love you forever Gran.”
Her fan page, Tygers Access, also confirmed the sad news on X (formerly Twitter), writing:
“Our deepest condolences go out to Tyla and her family, as she shared on her Instagram story that her grandmother has sadly passed away.”
Fans from around the world have since flooded Tyla’s social media with heartfelt condolences, praising her grandmother for the role she played in shaping the young star’s identity and artistry.
