Tyla Heartbroken After Losing Her Beloved Grandmother

Grammy Award-winning South African singer Tyla has shared heartbreaking news with her fans. Taking to her Instagram story, the star revealed that her beloved grandmother has sadly passed away. Along with a touching photo of the two of them, Tyla wrote a heartfelt tribute.

She expressed her gratitude, saying:

“I thank God for your presence in my life. Thank you for all the love and all the life stories you would tell me. You were always proud of your mother and called us royalty because of her. Thank you for teaching me about my Zulu heritage and making me the artist I am today. Your presence will forever be missed. The sweetest soul & I love you forever Gran.”

Our deepest condolences go out to Tyla and her family, as she shared on her Instagram story that her grandmother has sadly passed away 💔 pic.twitter.com/awahkjsyMk

— Tygers Access 🚧 (@TygersAccess) September 1, 2025

Her fan page, Tygers Access, also shared the sad news on X (formerly Twitter), posting: “Our deepest condolences go out to Tyla and her family, as she shared on her Instagram story that her grandmother has sadly passed away.”

Messages of love and comfort immediately started pouring in from fans around the world.

One user, @fairyoftwt, wrote: “May Tyla’s grandmother rest in peace. Sending love to her and her loved ones.”

Another, @VivianOgec2119, commented: “OMGGG! My condolences to Tyla and her family, and may granny rest in perfect peace!”

Meanwhile, @tylassecurity sent a warm message: “She will forever be proud of you boo, God has her now.”

Tyla's "WWP-EP" has now surpassed 80 million streams on Spotify.https://t.co/OetyTdc4SC

— Tygers Access 🚧 (@TygersAccess) September 1, 2025

Even as Tyla goes through this painful loss, her career continues to reach new heights. Her latest project, the “We Wanna Party” EP, has already surpassed 80 million streams on Spotify since its release on 25 July 2025. Fans have shown immense support, proving how strongly her music resonates across the globe.

Adding to her success, Tyla has also been officially announced as one of the performers at the 2025 Video Music Awards, a major milestone that highlights her growing influence in the international music scene.

While Tyla is grieving this painful loss, her fans continue to surround her with love and support. For Tyla, this moment is not only about mourning but also about honouring the woman who helped shape her into the artist and person she is today.