Tyla eyes color

United States

South Africa

Ethnicity:Irish, Indian

Eye Color Analysis

Simple Color:

Dark Brown

Fitzpatrick ScaleAbout

Type V–VI (deeply pigmented brown or black-brown)

Fitzpatrick Uniqueness:

Color 'Dark Brown' inherent to this skin color

Martin-SchultzAbout

15 - Black-Brown Iris

Martin Description:

Black-Brown Iris
Close to black but with a noticeable brown cast in strong light. Very high melanin content.

Commercial eyesAbout

T40

Tyla biography

Beginning with self-released tracks in 2019, Tyla blends amapiano, R&B and pop into a style sometimes called “popiano.” Early singles such as “Getting Late” gained national attention and led to a global deal (Epic Records). Her production and vocal style fuse South African dance rhythms with contemporary R&B songwriting.

Breakthrough & popularity

Her 2023 single “Water” became a global breakthrough after a viral TikTok dance challenge, reaching the top 10 in multiple countries and making Tyla the first South African soloist in 55 years to enter the US Billboard Hot 100. The track’s success established her as an international pop figure and helped popularise amapiano on mainstream playlists.

Awards, album & recognition

Following her breakout, Tyla released a self-titled debut album and received major industry recognition — including winning the inaugural Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance for “Water” and high-profile press coverage across global outlets. She has collaborated with international artists and performed on major television and radio platforms.

Why she matters

Tyla represents a new wave of South African artists crossing over to global pop: she combines local dance music roots (amapiano) with contemporary R&B/pop production, leverages social platforms for viral reach, and serves as a visible example of South Africa’s growing influence on the international music scene.