Tyla shared how her fast rise to fame left her feeling overwhelmed and why she prefers solitude when the highlight fades.

Tyla revealed her discomfort with fame and her want for privateness throughout a revealing sit-down for Glamour’s Women of the Year challenge, explaining how she retains her circle tight and her public life restricted when she’s not performing.

“Being very honest, I don’t really speak to people besides my family and very tight people,” she stated. “I’m kind of just figuring it out by myself. I’m very private.”

The South African singer, who skyrocketed to international recognition in 2023 along with her hit “Water,” admitted she nonetheless finds the eye surrounding her rise troublesome to course of.

“I remember in the beginning it was bizarre for me, because it felt like an overnight switch,” she stated. “It was very drastic.”

While her stage persona thrives on attention, Tyla stated she turns into way more reserved as soon as the lights dim.

“When I’m on stage, I really do not care. I want people to look at me. I want everyone to be entertained,” she defined. “But when I’m off the stage, I’m kind of shy. I don’t want people watching me party. I want to be in my own world.”

Her sudden publicity to worldwide audiences additionally introduced tradition shock. In the interview, Tyla shared how touring the world reshaped her understanding of individuals and id.

“I think at first, I was very taken aback, because I was kind of confused,” she stated. “I’ve only known one thing for 23 years of my life; then I got to travel and learn about other cultures, other people. I learned what their normal was.”

Despite the whirlwind, she stays grounded by connecting with individuals who need to find out about her roots.

“I think it’s beautiful to meet people who are curious to know about how things are back home and to find the things we do have in common,” she stated.

Tyla’s interview seems in Glamour’s 2023 Women of the Year version.

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