Tyla Speaks on Viral 'Water' Dance, Drake Following Her, and GRAMMY Nomination | Interview

Tyla dropped by the neighborhood to speak with Big Boy about the “Water” dance challenge on Tik Tok, appearing on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and getting an Instagram follow from Drake. The artist discusses making music during the pandemic, going viral on social media, and touring with Chris Brown. She also comments on her GRAMMY nomination, attending Fashion Week, and growing up in South Africa. Plus, she reacts to a photo of Big Boy when he was 500lbs and lists Rihanna as an important American influence. Watch the full interview exclusively on BigBoyTV.
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[@JosephIilonga]

Big Boy did an amazing job interviewing her. Shout out to his team too. She was so comfortable.

[@jahannakitto7604]

Yeah they made her feel so comfortable

[@B.W.T.B.W]

He's 1 the best interviewers ever, he's 1 of them people that if somebody doesn't like him it's them with the issues cos ya can't not like the guy man. Genuine good dude and he's he's about his family too super good dad from what ive heard and I respect that bigtime

[@MT_7284E]

I pray for this artist's well-being and safety as she enters the predatory world of the American music industry. She is so full of life and light right now. I pray for her protection.

[@MsNairobi]

We pray for a wedge of protection around her. Her family has to really protect her and be involved.. we all know the mess in American Holywood ...Tyla should remain totally South African

[@thriftstorescoffeeshops]

🙏🏾

[@sakhumzibara6871]

Me too, I pray for her safety.

[@Greeny_isthegoat]

😢 yes. Especially as a christian

[@t_huss01]

if you know how hollywood operates you would understand they already got her. It's reflected in her success, she won a grammy after one song.... shes deep within the system now unfortunately

[@JosephIilonga]

She was so comfortable, listened very well and gave accurate responses. I love how she stayed herself during the entire interview and never changed her accent at all.

[@charlesbarclay8181]

Tyla is matured for her age. Like she was prepared for all of the success she's experiencing.

[@thermologo3451]

It's not like she could change it of she wanted to

[@robertaprata19]

This was beautiful to watch. I hope that she always herself and humble as she is. Such a cool singer.

[@AfricanBan2]

You can’t change what you don’t have

[@toofar2real]

Why would she change it, it only makes her stand out more

[@Slindo_M]

Tyla is so like-able, warm, authentic & beautiful. A truly South African 🥲😍🙌🏾

[@Jovanoliverr]

She is absolutely mesmerising ❤.I love that "yooh'' and "heey" that she's doing.Never heard South Africans talking before.Great accent.

[@jenniferpatterson4964]

Have you heard Trevor Noah speak? His accent is lovely, as well.

[@portiacerff792]

Well Done Tyla!!! The whole country is behind you, Cheering you on!! Uniting SA through music...❤❤❤

[@777skiiii7]

U can definitely see in her performances what she said about wanting to do this her whole life is true wishing her lots of success in her career

[@lookiemanno8971]

im here for tyla she keeps representing us very well... South African music is in good hands ASAAAAMBE....!!!!🥂🌍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@athenagriego4561]

What does that mean? I'm Puerto Rican we have our expressions

[@mssummer07]

We are here 🇿🇦

[@mssummer07]

​@athenagriego4561, it means "Let's go."

[@lookiemanno8971]

@@athenagriego4561 it means "Lets Go..!!"

[@kwameappiahappiah3378]

​@@mssummer07😅4😅d5😅😅ea😅3😅😮😅😅

[@Von.NorthEnd]

The fact she knew Drake thirsty ass was gonna follow her and be in her dms 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@thriftstorescoffeeshops]

Hahahaha

[@sechabashuping8685]

I love how she didn’t fake an accent. I love her AUTHENTICITY!! ❤

[@limazibuko8915]

I love it when she says ‘I’m telling you!” It’s so coloured, so South African! She is all over the place and I love it!! 🥹😍😭

[@kimsamuels3091]

As a South African coloured girl I’m literally so proud of tyla, she is really going places and I can’t wait to be her biggest fan❤️🇿🇦

[@ghhhp]

❤❤❤

[@FishFinga17]

As a Cape coloured, it always amazes me at how different the Gauteng coloureds sound compare to the rest of the community. Like she says. "It's a vibe" Durban coloureds just sound Indian.

[@amaraparrot6025]

shut up !!! @@Faruq959

[@MosesMatsepane]

@@Faruq959It’s not an issue in South Africa.

[@sarahelvetral3710]

@@Faruq959computer is the name of a race in South Africa. Get educated

[@EdyChris-gt6ng]

Stay.away.from.drake.

[@snenhlanhlathembeka4327]

😂😂😂

[@KhayaTshabalala]

Faxxxx

[@Inthaethio206]

No Diddy

[@Logan_TheLegend]

Bro knew

[@ThayneWateMusic]

Big time

[@andilezama903]

Finally Tyla getting interviewed by some with interview skill

[@bobbyallen5914]

She is authentic. Love her vibe. A good interview Big Boy. You are a natural.💯 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@jamesgrotto2219]

What a mature young lady, you have to be proud of her. Good luck in this road to success.

[@maverickat4544]

Tyla is drop dead gorgeous. Hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie! 🇿🇦

[@pathymes9377]

absolutely gorgeous

[@2scents]

Proud of all South Africans doing it big in Hollywood. Tyla in particular radiates the South African spirit with her personality. Great ambassador for our sound

[@mogamatyusufmartin9171]

True true 👌🏿✅🇿🇦.... our country's people is going places.

[@Logan_TheLegend]

Stay away from hollywood they change people

[@ScottThePisces]

Tyla really gives me those wholesome "Music of the Sun" Rihanna vibes, I wonder what wave she'll be on in 5 years time music wise and if the industry will throw her down the "Good girl gone bad" cliche they always pull 🤔

[@mattd2026]

🤟😔

[@mabel9701]

She also reminds me of Rihanna’s early days straight from the Caribbeans.

[@sarahtrinkitty868]

Africa and the Caribbean have wholesome values, our children are grounded. Sadly sometimes they can't resist the money temptation. I hope she stays authentic.

[@SilverStrumer]

Interviewer: “How are you doing?” Tyla: ”I’m amazing..” Interviewer: ”I know you are! but how are you feeling?” Tyla: ”Good” 😂

[@StreetCornerFilmsAndTV]

😂

[@nomcebombhele842]

That killed me 😂😂😂

[@reedcassiem909]

😊 Best interview of our home girl. The interviewer BigBoy made her feel so comfortable and at ease. I laughed so much

[@jeremymoore145]

Tyla is a beautiful woman. I wish her much success ❤

[@dtuMbl]

So humble, down-to-earth, pleasant and charismatic for a 21 year old, she is immensely likeable.

[@mmg12francis56]

She young, fresh, nice accent and super cute. I wish her all the success ❤

[@nellyn12345]

Proudly South African artist 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Stay true to yourself. You were born for this and may God continue blessing you 💕

[@bebrittanyable]

She is correct PEOPLE ARE READY FOR SOMETHING NEW!!! wishing her much love and success! Beautiful talented girl!

[@aliahspirituality]

very professional interview. Tyla is going to go far. The new Rihanna and I mean that in the best way possible. Shes her own person but she'll have a similar career to Rihanna for sure. Shes also so cute and confident and clearly a hard worker. Shes definitely a good role model for young girls today

[@Reversisms]

I rebule that, no good girl gone bad bs this time please, no illuminati proncess bs this time please, no jay z evilness poisoning her bs pls, I REBUKE YOUR ENTIRE STATEMENT.

[@coreewebb132]

She's nothing like Rhianna! She's Tyla just like Beyonce is Beyonce.

[@vhoneyx]

I get what you are saying.

[@hermanmphela9199]

Totally get what you're saying....some had to be all dramatic about it here

[@DominiqueKrystalDawn]

😂😂😂😂 the response cracked me up. It’s like they saw their life flash before their eyes 😂😂😂😂

[@thandondwandwe3987]

You know you're South African when you Video Call instead of Face Time... I loved that little part 😂😂😂🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤️❤️❤️

[@danj7720]

Her presence, voice and aura is very refreshing to watch and hear. Hope the music industry doesn’t ruin her big things to come for this beauty 😊

[@B.W.T.B.W]

Same I hope she stays true to her self man cos she seems a real good person and the music industry can ruin people and money can change people for the worse aswell a lot of people that come from humble beginnings that get big amounts of money turn arrogant snobby stuck up and just turn into shitty people man. Id never let money change me if I was super rich I'd do a hell of a lot of giving back do a lot for communities charities and people that need help

[@ps4ap_ballin672]

DRAKE A CREEP😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MelloBelloPhotoStudio]

She is definitely one of us ... wow her sense of humor is out of this world and i wasn't aware that she is cool like this...Go girl

[@MoneyHonorfinesse]

She special one of kind talent

[@leighdesai8043]

I love this interview! All the best Tyla. Supporting you all the way from SA. Keep representing! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🔥🔥

[@TheAlkebulanTrust]

Amapiano to the World. Good to see The Princess of Amapiano on this platform. This is a major look 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@JuicyJLee]

Bro you South African . You do know this commercial so called Amapiano is not Amapiano!?

[@rasmusgarbonzo1411]

drake always so thirsty for these young new female artists 🤡🤡

[@williamhleza1995]

Fr😂 his life tho

[@purifymoore3124]

A conversation is incomplete without "Yoh" from a South African 🇿🇦🤣

[@nthabelengshakhane5997]

😂😂😂i was like heiii😊😊😊😊❤yoooh....such a sweet loving authentic soul❤

[@Duuke95]

Man i hope she stay far away from rappers and athletes, beautiful woman they would love to ruin

[@valeriamahlangu372]

Beautiful young woman ❤great interview, so proud of her making us South Africans 🇿🇦 proud. ❤

[@clairetshehla6396]

There's literally no way you could hear Tyla speak without her saying "Yoh" she's so South African love it ❤😂

[@ebukaokoli4658]

I love how she’s so open about the drake follow She’s so real for that!😭

[@Judi-2027]

The Predator…. She’s too classy for him. He just being a perv..🤷🏻‍♀️

[@toofar2real]

Tyla is IT. Talented, poised, intelligent, beautiful, and she's representing SA culture

[@neo.rabaji]

South Africa is behind you Tyla ❤🇿🇦

[@jahannakitto7604]

Her interviews are a whole vibe

[@tafadzwakabatebate-uy7ry]

She is frommmmm Africaaaaa that's why she is saying all those sounds, it's very normal to Africans when we are talking 😂😂😂😂

[@risingsun82]

What Mandela invisioned 🇿🇦. For those who don't understand what he fought for. Flourishing in authenticy🌄. You go girl! 🇿🇦

[@bellastone7437]

Rise Coloured Queen Rise🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@marchacharles883]

She was born for this. Love her. Love it where she says she's just happy to make ppl proud as a SA coloured I'm also proud. Proud of her❤️🇿🇦❤️

[@sellynkhoma1202]

whats the difference between being SouthAfrican and a so called south african coloured?

[@coreewebb132]

Rhianna and Beyonce are Industry old. Ppl are ready for someone new, a new vibe and sound. She's young and ppl are following her success. It's fun....

[@lizfidel]

literally the best debut interview, like eeh eeh, too much vibe in there , everyone is FREE

[@NhlanhlaDlaminiCMConcreteHRAdm]

I like the 'Yohhh!' 😀😂😂😂

[@Kedda486]

I’m glad she didn’t mention Beyoncé and she said ayliah

[@hopet9210]

Yeah, love that part too 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Robertaspsp]

Omg she gave me the Ayliah vibes

[@ukonzeogochukwu8768]

Why? What happened to Beyoncé?

[@bb6979pool]

@@ukonzeogochukwu8768she’s evil

[@machucagostoso9073]

Because she knows Beyoncé’s a witch lol.

[@tendanimuraga3280]

Big boy is an incredible interviewer, what an amazing engagement 💓 🇿🇦

[@ImgoneButUrstillHere]

Drake just Tryna smash lol

[@apexxplayz4217]

faxx

[@williamhleza1995]

He likes em young😂

[@warrenamos7178]

Ons maak hom wit benne😂

[@Richboyking]

​@@warrenamos7178isja

[@1HourOf.]

Tyla is amazing, when I saw "Getting Late" I knew she's a star

[@patiencekungoane1280]

I'm rooting for you dear.🎉🎉🎉🎉. South Africa thanking you. Also doing the dance at 55😂😂😂

[@SamFocused]

Love her positive Energy I Wish herJust the best and fun on her way Great Conversation 💯💯💯

[@tlhone]

BigBoy is legend. We love Tyla. Love from South Africa.

[@leggs83stowe53]

I love her. She is authentic and truly gifted.

[@reyhanajacobs1595]

It’s the “ Hau Ma “ for me - we love you so much Ty. Keep representing mama💞 🇿🇦

[@patrickphokoane641]

What do you think of that repetitive "yoo" and" jaa"😂

[@yourfavpersuasion9385]

it's her language soooo who cares @@patrickphokoane641

[@blackeeffect]

Someone said Drake is out there writing "3am in Johannesburg" , ifyk😭😭

[@Richboyking]

😂😂😂 imagine

[@kaylan7131]

😂😂😂

[@emramirez7846]

Sweet girl, very talented. I hope she goes far!

[@zhanehardnick2449]

So wholesome to watch ya'll accept and welcome a young foreign lady like that! God's blessings upon her life and yours❤

[@nzizajovinpaul4955]

I like her "YOOOOO" She has been singing for her Family to day she is singing for World wide. it is time for Africa.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tavtelmedia]

I been tellin folk about SA for a long time. It was just a matter of time. So pleased that Tyla was the one to prove me right. She gets it. And her producers magnified the SA vibe to show the world that afrohouse is a genre to be reckoned with. She has put Johannesburg on the map and what better representative!

[@ntsikathegoodsoncele8915]

Big Boy is such an awesome interviewer. He’s caring and well researched. It’s rare these days 👏🏽

[@kevinry4n]

Tyla to the world 🐅🐅🐅 She is definitely the best female artist out there these days, her rise is insane and well deserved!!

[@cheryltee4095]

Now that was a good interview! Oprah- award winning interview! Good questions and sincere responses. I didnt want it to end. 🔥

[@kera.habayeho]

this interview is everything man, tyla and big boy is a vibe

[@ericanl]

Please don’t let drake ruin her

[@AfricanBan2]

Please I hope that these successful suckers dont use their influence in the game to ruin her. She is still young she dont need no thirsty celeb coming after her coz she is gorgeous as hell

[@yourfavpersuasion9385]

say it again!!!

[@beautifulaltogether2224]

I hope she never gets ruined by the industry. And hopefully no plastic surgery, because the prettiest girl get their faces destroyed.

[@ntombomzisitshomo6897]

I don't know how many interviews I have watched of Tyla. I just enjoy her sense of humor. SA is super proud❤❤❤.

[@biggeststeppa1]

Looks like it's time for Trevor and Nasty to revert back to their real accents 😂😂😂

[@AustineAK]

SA has different accents, just like US

[@williamhleza1995]

Goated comment lmao

[@pelomk9022]

Trevor Noah's accent is proper South African. What are you talking about?

[@knight7se7en]

She is so cute it’s friggin ridiculous

[@gigieoliver2864]

What I love about her...everything. She is true to herself, genuine, authentic, beautiful...talented, sassy and knows she's blessed...she knows God is part of her life. South African 🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@katlegolegodi6440]

Barcadi to the world 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Tyla is representing South Africa so well. ❤❤

[@SallieAndrea]

She’s so down to earth. That’s why I love her so much

[@dakotac180]

She reminds me of like a new wave young Rihanna but from the mother land. Everyone is ready for this kind of music it's been EVERYWHERE. Black folks take over as usual in music love to see it.

[@vee2841]

Yes as per usual❤❤❤

[@warrenamos7178]

She not black she coloured a whole different group of people in South Africa..

[@vee2841]

@@CallmeReine In America, the biggest market in the world, she’s mixed / Black. Her hair, skin are Black / African features.

[@vee2841]

@@warrenamos7178 Here in America we call her Black/ mixed with Black. She’s signed to a label in America and this is the biggest music market. She might be “colored” back home but she’s Black here and would treated as such.

[@Joelfreedom4]

@@CallmeReineColoured doesn’t even make sense. Just say mixed if you really want to push it. “Coloured” was just a term created to describe the illegitimate Afrikaner children during apartheid and I mean that with no malicious intent. The colonialist really did a number on us Africans psychologically smh.

[@suze_nelumbo7780]

You're making us proud Tyla. We love you 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤❤❤

[@gino.x]

Good interview. Really brought out Tyla's authenticity. BigBoy was great as the interviewer.

[@Leratomaphoka]

Shine girl 🔥🔥🔥our South African pride

[@PrinceMajesty1]

This was such a wholesome interview man. Love to see it, and BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Tyla!! 💕

[@keepitfrankwithfentse]

She better not lose that accent lol...we need people to understand how South Africans have MULTIPLE accents just naturally. Sidenote: South African food is always the one thing we miss when we travel. Too many diff flavours to even understand...

[@_zee_2.0]

She is dope for sure and I like how she stays true to herself ❤

[@BaseDaKIDTheHARDCORECasual]

Beautiful person. In all aspects of the word.

[@gwengabriel7637]

Tyla is definitely going to win a Grammy🎉

[@cvlturecast]

Ayra star sold more

[@Kbfrm65]

@@cvlturecastGrammy has nothing to do with sales btw

[@didierngunza]

For what song?? 😂

[@cvlturecast]

Rush- Check the Spotify. Ayra has atleast 4 hit songs. Tyla has just water and the momentum is dying ngl @@didierngunza

[@Enkaybe]

And she did!❤😂

[@MaDlamini_Dlamini754]

Tyla even your pronunciation is so South African. Siyakuthanda Tyla wethu🥰😍

[@mekenificentwellness1474]

She is so likeable

[@sofiyahayes]

To who? She’s arrogant …

[@Enkaybe]

@@sofiyahayesYou’re sooo jealous 😂😂

[@thefirsttrillionaire2925]

@@Enkaybevery, L take

[@neo.5327]

Every South African laughing at how much of a coloured she really is , Joburg coloureds have their own way of speaking but all love to our sister this is beautiful.

[@warrenamos7178]

Real talk them and jozi coloureds very different from us in the cape.

[@kookiec3741]

Here in US the term colourds is like a slur why would you call yourselves what the apartheid A holes called you.

[@neo.5327]

@@warrenamos7178 yeah , I don't know our coloureds have a more elongated way of speaking.

[@JuicyJLee]

Why does she have a Durban coloured accent 😮

[@natv55]

I'm British, my mum's South African (Indian) and Tyla sounds like my Durban cousins.. but my ears are not well tuned to the variations in twang.

[@lungilengcamu1562]

Shes so gorgeouss, a breath of fresh air

[@T2Ali]

The way she talks would make me fall in love even if i was blind. Soo fucking polite and graceful rare af to see this. Her personality iss amazinggg

[@lilithajezile4536]

This was sooo sweet. Thank you for being so kind to her. This was amazing. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rz2pp]

18:00 This “Hehe” is so tyla 😂this expression is so funny

[@spiritedsoulcollection]

South Africa has so much talent, they just need the opportunity to shine. Well done Tyla, stay humble, remember where your talents and gifts come from. I hope that your stylist consider other outfits. Don't allow those around you to influence you to wear outfits that don't do justice to your beautiful self. All the best with your Grammy nomination🙏. Greetings from Cape Town South Africa ❤🇿🇦.

[@RICB3AU]

So proud of you! Spread those wings and fly!!!

[@walterminja5817]

If you come here after she won grammy press like button!

[@famym9578]

Knew she was amazing from the days of "Getting Late" such a talented beauty 🎉 Go TYLA

[@JosephIilonga]

Afrika is here for you baby girl. Keep winning. You inspiring so many youth here, especially women and girls in Africa.

[@JaydonSmit]

SOUTH AFRICAAAAAA!!!!!

[@redeemablesoul]

Tyla dont loose your accent😅😅😅

[@observer8736]

Tyla girl is so talented! ❤

[@kevinandilemediahouse]

A true South African 🇿🇦 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤️🥹🙏😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨❤️‍🔥 girl. Congratulations Tyla from South Africa to the world 🌍 🌎 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🥹❤️

[@ronaldbryant7710]

She seems like a very nice young-lady I hope she doesn’t come to the US and allow the industry to turn her out. I hope she has some good people in her corner watching out for her.

[@neilledejongh1290]

Thank you Sir... MAY GOD PROTECT HER ..