"I wanna call up all the African artists!" Tyla receives International Achievement Award at SAMAs

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Johannesburg - Multi-award winning singer Tyla has received an International Achievement Award at the 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMAs) which were at Sun City, North West, this passed weekend.

During her emotional acceptance speech, she invited local artists who are featured on her new album A*POP to join her on the stage as she accepted her accolade.

"There was no other Tyla before me, and I don’t have a roadmap. I don’t have someone to call and ask how they did things and which steps to take," she said.

"So as I stumble through my career and my life now growing up as a woman and an artist in front of the world, I just thank South Africa for being there for me and for supporting me and just for, you know, everything that inspires me." she said.

Also Read: "A*POP, African Pop!" Tyla releases new album

The pop singer recently dropped the highly anticipated album A*POP - which means African pop on the 24th of July 2026 featuring South African artists Mawhoo, Babalwa M and Liquideep.

Tyla invited artists from across the South African music industry present at the awards to join her on stage and celebrate this remarkable achievement together 🔥 #SAMA32 pic.twitter.com/Jfnqx4iaEM

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"I said 'Yes!" Precious Kofi ties the knot

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Johannesburg - South African media personality who is now American-based Precious Nwabisa Kofi recently tied the knot to her Santos, São Paulo, Brazil husband, Irineu “Neu” Morais.

The wedding took place in San Diego, California.

Irineu “Neu” Morais is a Brazilian commercial diver who gained recognition after marrying the Capetonian born media personality and podcaster.

Also Read: Precious Kofi; Where is she now?

She took to Instagram to announce the news.

"I said 'Yes', she said.

Her longtime friend and colleauge on their podcast The first, Bonnie Mbuli shared a congratulatory post on social media posed with the newly-wedded bride.

"See what the Lord has done!!! Congratulations My Precious, you were breathtaking, your journey is one of resilience, grace and an extravagant display of God’s redemptive & unfailing love," said Mbuli.

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The Capetonian who has recently divorced and has settled into the United States of America (USA) where she is raising her two children from her lost marriage to an American who is simply known as Mr. Schamel seems to have found joy on her new love.

She is currently invested in her private life and running her coaching business - Precious Africa Coaching - where she shares lessons learnt through her divorce and how to overcome the challenges that are due to marriage.

“Simphiwe Dana and Thandiswa Mazwai embody everything!" seasoned artists receive a Gallo accolade

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Johannesburg - Award winning artist Thandiswa Mazwai and seasoned singer Simphiwe Dana will receive the Gallo Renaissance Award as Gallo Music marks its 100th anniversary.

The two winning artists who have contributed to the South African Music will be rewarded with an accolade that is extraordinary.

Also Read: "A*POP, African Pop!" Tyla releases new album

“Simphiwe Dana and Thandiswa Mazwai embody everything the Gallo Renaissance Award stands for: courage, excellence, authenticity and cultural impact. They have consistently used their voices to tell our stories, challenge boundaries and inspire generations of women across Africa. We are honoured to celebrate their extraordinary legacy.” said Hloni Modise Matau, founder and CEO of the Basadi in Music Awards per The Citizen.

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