South African Grammy Award winner Tyla is celebrating the talented artists who joined her on her highly anticipated second album, ‘A*POP’, which was released on Friday, July 24, 2026. Among the stars featured on the exciting new project is Amapiano singer Babalwa M, who appears alongside Tyla on their song titled ‘I Don’t Care’.
Following the album’s release, Tyla publicly expressed her appreciation for Babalwa M, sharing her love for the singer and her incredible voice. Tyla shared a short snippet of the ‘I Don’t Care’ music video on her Instagram, offering fans a glimpse of the collaboration. This feature marks another significant moment for Babalwa M, who continues to make her mark in the South African music scene, showcasing the growing connection between Amapiano and Tyla’s global sound.
Babalwa M is not the only Amapiano star on ‘A*POP’; Tyla also teamed up with Mawhoo for a song titled ‘Crazy of Me’. Mawhoo also took to Instagram to celebrate their collaboration and encouraged fans to listen to the new track. The album has been lauded for its bold reclamation of 2010s South African club culture, blending Popiano, Amapiano log drums, and Y2K nostalgia into a global pop statement.
Key Players Involved
- Tyla: Grammy Award-winning South African artist, celebrating her new album ‘A*POP’.
- Babalwa M: South African Amapiano singer featured on Tyla’s album.
- Mawhoo: Another South African Amapiano artist collaborating on ‘A*POP’.
Event Timeline
- July 24, 2026: Tyla’s second album, ‘A*POP’, is released.
- July 27, 2026: Tyla publicly shows appreciation for Babalwa M and Mawhoo for their collaborations.
