The “Queen of Popiano” and the latest singer to catapult into mononym status, Tyla, covers the March 2025 British Vogue. The 23-year-old South African native has shot to stardom with her 2023 megahit “Water” which has had more than 10 billion views on TikTok alone. 2023 was her breakout year, and 2024 was the year she became a fully fledged superstar. at the Grammys, Tyla took home the gong for best African music performance, making her the youngest African artist to win an award. A month later came her eponymous debut album. Tyla is the cover star for the March 2025 British Vogue.
Photographs by Rafael Pavarotti, courtesy of British Vogue
Styling by George Krakowiak
Cover look: Bikini and leather sandals, Marc Jacobs, at Bergdorf Goodman. Socks, Falke. Hair: Zhou Xue Ming. Make-up: Chiao Li Hsu. Nails: Simone Cummings. Set design: Ibby Njoya. Production: Ragi Dholakia Productions. Digital artwork: Dtouch LondonCoated linen trench coat, Jil Sander by Lucie & Luke MeierJacquard bandeau top, Prada. Spandex legging boots, BalenciagaCrepe jersey bandeau top, Courrèges. Embellished duchesse satin shorts, Dilara Findikoglu. Embellished chain-mail bags, (worn as a headdress and necklace), Leo Costelloe for Monique FeiTextured jacket, Stella McCartneyLeather coat, Bottega Veneta. Belts, Hermès, Michael Kors Collection and Stella McCartney. Legging boots, as beforeJersey vest and linen miniskirt, Gucci. Vegan leather belt, Stella McCartney. Socks, Falke. Patent-leather shoes, Paris TexasFeather jacket, Dilara Findikoglu