Tyla continues her remarkable rise on the global stage after being announced as a special guest for Shakira’s upcoming US tour, “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran.”
The exciting announcement came shortly after the two stars appeared together during the 2026 FIFA World Cup festivities, where Tyla represented South Africa on one of the world’s biggest entertainment and sporting stages.
Shakira personally shared the news with fans through social media, expressing her admiration for the Grammy-winning South African artist and revealing how excited she is to share the stage with her during the American leg of the tour.
In a video message posted online, the Colombian superstar praised Tyla both professionally and personally, calling her an incredible artist and saying their upcoming performance together would be “iconic.”
The announcement immediately generated excitement across social media, with fans celebrating what many see as another major milestone in Tyla’s rapidly growing international career.
The pair had recently been spotted backstage during FIFA World Cup celebrations, where they were seen embracing and interacting warmly, further fueling speculation among fans about a possible future collaboration.
For many music fans, the partnership between the two artists feels symbolic, with supporters pointing to similarities between Tyla’s current rise and Shakira’s own journey into global crossover success years ago.
Tyla’s latest achievement comes after a highly visible few days connected to the FIFA World Cup celebrations in Mexico and the United States.
The Johannesburg-born singer first drew major international attention during the opening ceremony in Mexico City, where she performed South Africa’s national anthem alongside the Mzansi Youth Choir before Bafana Bafana’s opening World Cup match against Mexico at the iconic Estadio Azteca.
The emotional performance was widely celebrated by South Africans, who praised Tyla for proudly representing the country at football’s biggest tournament.
Although South Africa suffered a 2-0 defeat to Mexico on the field, Tyla’s appearance remained one of the standout moments for many viewers watching from around the world.
The singer later continued her World Cup journey in Los Angeles, where she joined rapper Future to perform the official World Cup anthem “Game Time” ahead of the United States’ clash against Paraguay.
The star-studded event also featured performances from several international artists, further solidifying Tyla’s growing presence within the global entertainment industry.
Away from the stage, Tyla also created buzz online after sharing a playful behind-the-scenes video with Jamie Foxx as they participated in the viral “Gang Gang” social media trend.
Fans have continued praising Tyla’s ability to represent South African culture and music on international platforms while maintaining her unique identity and style.
Many social media users also applauded Shakira for publicly supporting Tyla, describing the Colombian superstar as someone who understands the challenges of crossing over into international markets after building a career outside the United States.
While rumors of collaboration between the two artists have circulated for months, Shakira’s official tour announcement now marks the first confirmed project that will see the pair perform together live.
The upcoming performances are expected to expose Tyla to even larger international audiences as she continues cementing her status as one of South Africa’s fastest-rising global stars.
