Tyla Leads the African Wave at Coachella 2025 – OkayAfrica

Tyla, with her long curly hair, wears ripped denim pants and a white crop top while kneeling on a blue sandy surface against a dark background, capturing the bold spirit of the African Wave ahead of Coachella 2025.

With Coachella kicking off today, Tyla and fellow African artists Amaarae, Rema, and others transform the desert into a showcase of the continent’s musical diversity.

Tyla has made it clear: she represents Amapiano, a genre as distinct and diverse as African music itself.

Tyla is performing at Coachella, which kicks off today. The South African wave maker, known for her enthralling performances and genre-defining sound, takes…