- Grammy winner Tyla has addressed confusion about her race after an awkward interview on The Breakfast Club, explaining that she identifies as black in South Africa and black elsewhere
- Tyla released a statement clarifying different racial classifications globally and affirming her dual identity
- Fans support Tyla, urge others to educate themselves about global cultures and praise her pride in her South African heritage
Tyla released a statement addressing questions about her race. Photos: PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP and Gilbert Flores/Variety Source: Getty Images
Tyla quells confusion about her race
“In Southa, I would be classified as a woman of color, and in other places, I would be classified as a black woman. Race is classified differently in different parts of the world.”
“I don't expect anyone who doesn't feel comfortable doing so to identify as Colored outside of Southa because I understand the weight of that word outside of SA, But to end this conversation, I both as a person of color in South Africa and as a black woman.”
Social media users reacted to Tyla's statement
“Americans are obsessed with human skin, I swear, Yoh! That's all they discuss: human skin.”
“Americans and their black thinking”
“Slow news day. Girl mentions who she is, including being BLACK. She is also a proud South African, unlike many people who are not proud of who they are and where they come from.” from where?
“She is identified as a beautiful girl from Joburg, please leave her alone.”
Comparing the stars of Tyla and Black Coffee causes outrage
Source: Brief News
