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New music star Tyla has canceled dates for her first North American tour due to an injury that has worsened over time.
The South African singer, whose hit “Water” has more than 500 million streams on Spotify, said Thursday that she will postpone her 2024 shows in the United Kingdom and Europe, and cancel all concerts in North America to focus on her health. The European shows, which were scheduled to begin on March 21 in Oslo, Norway, will do so. be rescheduled at a later date.
“While this is something I would rather have discussed privately, it is important that I share what I have to share with you today,” he wrote in a mail on social networks. “For the past year I have been quietly suffering from an injury that has tragically worsened. I have visited doctors and specialists with high hopes, but the pain has become more agonizing as has the severity of the situation.
“I am absolutely heartbroken to have to say this, but from now on I will not be able to continue with the tour. “In consulting with medical professionals, it is becoming increasingly clear that continuing with any festival or tour would jeopardize my long-term health and safety.”
Tyla Laura Seethal, 22, did not elaborate on what the injury was, but added that she is especially “heartbroken” to cancel shows at a crucial time in her career. “Water,” released in July, went viral on TikTok and reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, prompting a remix with superstar rapper Travis Scott. He is also leading a wave of popularity for amapiano music, mixing pop and R&B with Afrobeats sounds.
Variety reports that she announced her debut album in November, scheduled for release on March 22, and recently released follow-up singles “Truth or Dare” and “Butterflies.”
Tyla also won the first-ever Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance last month, and was nominated for a BRIT Award, a South Train Music Award and two South African Music Awards.
She followed up Thursday’s announcement by thanking her fans (“Tygers”) for all their support, “all the joy, the laughter and the victories!”
Tyla had more than a dozen U.S. tour dates scheduled, according to Revolt, including their first appearance at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in California. No stops were scheduled in New York, but affected shows include stops in Philadelphia, Boston and Toronto.
“For key North American dates, your tickets will be automatically refunded; for all other territories, your ticket provider will contact you to discuss options; stay tuned for new dates and information,” Tyla said. “Thank you Tygers for your understanding.”
Tyla Tour Dates:
March 21: Oslo, Norway — Parkteatret POSTPONED
March 22: Stockholm, Sweden – Nalen POSTPONED
March 24: Copenhagen, Denmark – Amager Bio POSTPONED
March 25: Berlin, Germany — Säälchen POSTPONED
March 27: Cologne, Germany – LUXOR POSTPONED
March 28: Paris, France — Cabaret Sauvage POSTPONED
March 30: Amsterdam, Netherlands — Melkweg POSTPONED
April 1: London, UK — KOKO POSTPONED
April 22: San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom CANCELED
April 24: Seattle, WA – The Showbox CANCELED
April 26: Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom CANCELED
April 28: Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom CANCELED
May 1: Denver, CO — Cervantes’ Masterpiece and The Other Side of Cervantes CANCELED
May 3: Austin, TX – Emo’s Austin CANCELED
May 4: Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall CANCELED
May 6: Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall CANCELED
May 7: New Orleans, LA – The Joy Theater CANCELED
May 9: Miami Beach, FL – Miami Beach Bandshell CANCELED
May 11: Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live CANCELED
May 13: Atlanta, GA – Center Stage Theater CANCELED
May 15: Norfolk, VA – The NorVa CANCELED
May 17: Washington, DC – 9:30 Club CANCELED
May 18: Philadelphia, PA — Union Transfer CANCELED
May 20: Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club CANCELED
May 22: Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield CANCELED
May 23: Toronto, ON – The Danforth Music Hall CANCELED
May 28: Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater CANCELED