Tyla has decided to call off her forthcoming North American tour due to a lingering injury that has progressively deteriorated.
The South African artist had planned to commence her Tyla Tour on March 21st in Oslo, Norway, followed by eight international performances before returning to the United States. However, all North American shows have been called off, while she intends to rearrange her U.K. and European dates.
“As much as this is something I would rather have dealt with privately, it’s important that I share what I have to share with you today,” the singer wrote in an Instagram post. “For the past year I’ve been silently suffering with an injury that has tragically worsened. I’ve seen doctors and specialists with high hopes but the pain has only become more agonizing as has the severity of the situation.”
She continued, “I am absolutely heartbroken to have to say this but as of right now I won’t be able to proceed with the tour. In consulting with medical professionals it’s become increasingly clear that continuing any festival or tour dates would jeopardize my long-term health and safety.”
The tour cancellation follows a remarkable period of success ignited by the popularity of “Water.” Released last July, the song became a global sensation, gaining traction on TikTok before climbing the charts. In the United States, it soared to No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Last November, she revealed plans for her self-titled debut album, slated for release on March 22nd. Additionally, she recently made history as the inaugural recipient of the award for Best African Music Performance with her track “Water.”
