South Africa’s global phenomen Tyla delivers energetic Halftime Performance at 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game: Watch
The South African superstar celebrated global success with a show-stopping performance following the release of her sophomore album ‘A*POP’
South African global sensation Tyla brought her signature energy to the 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game, delivering a highly anticipated halftime performance at Chicago’s United Center. The 2x GRAMMY Award-winning artist took centre stage during the annual basketball showcase, which aired live on ABC and Disney+.
The performance arrived shortly after the release of Tyla’s sophomore album, ‘A*POP’, featuring standout tracks including ‘IS IT LOVE’, ‘CHANEL’, and ‘She Did It Again’ featuring Zara Larsson. The project further showcased her ability to blend Afrobeats, Pop, and South African musical influences into a sound that continues to resonate worldwide.
Tyla’s appearance at the WNBA All-Star Game marked another major milestone in her global rise. Since breaking through with her international hit ‘Water’, which earned her the inaugural GRAMMY Award for Best African Music Performance in 2024, she has continued to elevate African music on the world stage.
@grungecakegossip #MusicNews: South African global sensation Tyla brought her signature energy to the 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game, delivering a highly anticipated halftime performance at Chicago’s United Center. The 2X GRAMMY Award-winning artist took centre stage during the annual basketball showcase, which aired live on ABC and Disney+. The performance arrived shortly after the release of Tyla’s sophomore album, ‘A*POP’, featuring standout tracks including ‘Is It Love’, ‘Chanel’, and ‘She Did It Again’ featuring Zara Larsson. The project further showcased her ability to blend Afrobeats, Pop, and South African musical influences into a sound that continues to resonate worldwide. Tyla’s appearance at the WNBA All-Star Game marked another major milestone in her global rise. Since breaking through with her international hit ‘Water’, which earned her the inaugural GRAMMY Award for Best African Music Performance in 2024, she has continued to elevate African music on the world stage. The performance celebrated the powerful intersection of music, culture, and sport, further cementing Tyla’s status as one of the most influential artists of her generation. 📸: @ESPN/@ABC #Tyla #APop #2026ATTWNBA #AllStarGame ♬ original sound – grungecakegossip
The performance celebrated the powerful intersection of music, culture, and sport, further cementing Tyla’s status as one of the most influential artists of her generation.
