Tyla to Be Honoured at SAMA32 with International Achievement Award
OkMzansi | 13.08.2026 17:11
South African music star Tyla is coming home to a major moment in her career. The two-time Grammy Award winner will be honoured at the 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMA32), where she will receive the International Achievement Award.
The prestigious ceremony is set to take place on 15 August 2026 at the Sun City Superbowl, bringing together some of the biggest names in South African music.
Tyla’s recognition celebrates the incredible success she has achieved beyond South Africa’s borders. In a short period, she has become one of the country’s biggest global music stars, taking South African sounds and culture to audiences around the world.
Her return to South Africa is being supported by AfriPure, a proudly South African beauty brand that is sponsoring the International Achievement Award. The partnership highlights AfriPure’s focus on celebrating African talent, confidence and creativity.
Grant Heynes, entrepreneur and co-founder of AfriPure, said the decision to support the award was a natural one.
“When we were approached with the opportunity to play a part in recognizing Tyla’s global achievement, here at home, it felt like a natural fit for a beauty brand to align with the biggest A-pop star,” he said.
Heynes believes Tyla’s success represents the kind of ambition AfriPure wants to celebrate.
“Tyla represents the confidence, creativity and global ambition that we believe in at AfriPure, and we are proud to support a moment that celebrates her achievements on home soil,” he added.
Tyla’s journey has also helped shine a brighter light on South African music internationally. Her unique sound, which brings together African influences and modern pop, has helped her build a strong following across the globe.
Heynes said her achievements are a reflection of the growing impact of South African artists worldwide.
“Tyla embodies the fearless ambition and creative excellence of a new generation of South African artists. Her journey resonates deeply with AfriPure: an African story, rooted at home, confident in its identity, represents a beauty and capable of commanding a place on the global stage. For us, this is about celebrating what is possible when African talent, creativity and ambition are recognised and celebrated on the world stage.”
For Tyla, SAMA32 will be a chance to celebrate her global achievements in front of a home crowd, while also marking another important chapter in her journey from South Africa to the world stage.South African music star Tyla is coming home to a major moment in her career. The two-time Grammy Award winner will be honoured at the 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMA32), where she will receive the International Achievement Award.
The prestigious ceremony is set to take place on 15 August 2026 at the Sun City Superbowl, bringing together some of the biggest names in South African music.
Tyla’s recognition celebrates the incredible success she has achieved beyond South Africa’s borders. In a short period, she has become one of the country’s biggest global music stars, taking South African sounds and culture to audiences around the world.
Her return to South Africa is being supported by AfriPure, a proudly South African beauty brand that is sponsoring the International Achievement Award. The partnership highlights AfriPure’s focus on celebrating African talent, confidence and creativity.
Grant Heynes, entrepreneur and co-founder of AfriPure, said the decision to support the award was a natural one.
“When we were approached with the opportunity to play a part in recognizing Tyla’s global achievement, here at home, it felt like a natural fit for a beauty brand to align with the biggest A-pop star,” he said.
Heynes believes Tyla’s success represents the kind of ambition AfriPure wants to celebrate.
“Tyla represents the confidence, creativity and global ambition that we believe in at AfriPure, and we are proud to support a moment that celebrates her achievements on home soil,” he added.
Tyla’s journey has also helped shine a brighter light on South African music internationally. Her unique sound, which brings together African influences and modern pop, has helped her build a strong following across the globe.
Heynes said her achievements are a reflection of the growing impact of South African artists worldwide.
“Tyla embodies the fearless ambition and creative excellence of a new generation of South African artists. Her journey resonates deeply with AfriPure: an African story, rooted at home, confident in its identity, represents a beauty and capable of commanding a place on the global stage. For us, this is about celebrating what is possible when African talent, creativity and ambition are recognised and celebrated on the world stage.”
For Tyla, SAMA32 will be a chance to celebrate her global achievements in front of a home crowd, while also marking another important chapter in her journey from South Africa to the world stage.
