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Tyla Clears The Air On Her Racial Identity

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Grammy award-winning South African singer, Tyla Laura Seethal aka Tyla has addressed rumours regarding her race.

Ekwutosblog reports that the twenty-two-year-old singer clarified the rumours stipulating that she isn’t black through a post on her official X account.

The singer responded to fans’ recurring claim on social media that she is “ white/Indian, and not black.

Tyla revealed that she has black/Zulu, Irish, and Mauritian/Indian ancestry, hence she is a mixed race.

According to the ‘Water’ crooner, in South Africa, she would be classified as coloured, but outside her country, she would be classified as a black woman.

She further noted that she has never denied her blackness and understands the various classifications of race globally.

The post goes “I’ve never denied my blackness… I’m mixed with black/Zulu, Irish, Mauritian/Indian, and Coloured.

In South Africa, I’m classified as a Coloured woman, and elsewhere, I’m classified as a black woman. Race is classified differently worldwide.”

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BREAKING: Sony Music Publishing has announced a significant publishing deal with Nigerian highlife legend Bright Chimezie.

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The partnership aims to introduce his timeless music to new generations of fans worldwide while ensuring his creative legacy is protected and promoted.

Sony Music will now manage Bright Chimezie’s music catalog to preserve his highlife legacy and promote it globally. They will expand his reach through licensing and streaming and also ensure his works are archived for future generations. Pa Bright Chimezie will have increased exposure and royalties.

 

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Lizzo Slays in Daring Leather Corset and Minidress at BET Awards

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American singer Lizzo stunned the crowd at the BET Awards with her bold fashion choice, showcasing her recent weight loss transformation. The 37-year-old songstress rocked a sleek black leather corset paired with a matching mini dress, complemented by dazzling diamond jewelry and a chic platinum blonde hairstyle.

At the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, Lizzo posed for photos with fellow artists, including SZA, and mingled with stars like Lil’ Fizz, J-Boog, and Omarion. Fans took to social media to praise her appearance, with many praising her new look.

Photo source: Getty Images

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Wizkid Stars in Vogue Photoshoot

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Wiz kid recently posed for a Vogue Magazine photoshoot alongside Ugandan-Canadian actress Whitney Peak. The photo shoot seemed challenging, as Wizkid had to balance on the edge of a bunk while Peak was positioned at the bottom.

The photoshoot images have since sparked conversations online, with fans analyzing every detail.

Photo source: Instagram

 

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