Water (2023) — Single
The viral single that launched Tyla to global superstardom and won the first-ever Grammy for Best African Music Performance.
Released on July 28, 2023, Water is the breakthrough single that introduced Tyla to the world. The amapiano-infused R&B track became a TikTok sensation, spawning the viral "Water Dance Challenge" that swept across social media in late 2023.
The song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, making Tyla the first solo African artist since Hugh Masekela in 1968 to enter the top 10 — a historic moment for African music on the global stage.
Water won the inaugural Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance in February 2024, beating out tracks from Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, and Olamide. The song's success paved the way for her debut album and established amapiano as a global pop force.
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