# Tyla's A*POP album rollout and global tour announcement > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tyla-single-release-ahead-of-apop > Updated: 2026-09-01T13:27:44.000Z. Sources: 60. Developments: 11. Following the July 2026 release of her sophomore album A*POP, Tyla has expanded her promotional efforts through digital experiences, media appearances, and a global tour announcement. To support the launch, she utilized an exclusive TikTok in-app experience featuring a dedicated Search Hub and fan spotlights. In late July, Tyla announced the A*POP World Tour, a 34-date headline trek spanning Europe, North America, and Africa. The tour is scheduled to begin on 12 October 2026 in Paris, moving through major European cities and the UK before heading to North America in November. The African leg, which includes stops in Lagos, Cape Town, and Johannesburg, is set for late December 2026 and early January 2027. The announcement of the Lagos date sparked social media debate in Nigeria, with some users calling for a boycott due to alleged xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. Promotional activities have included a performance on NBC’s Today show and an appearance on the YouTube series Feeding Starving Celebrities. In recent interviews, including a cover story for ELLE UK, Tyla has discussed the album’s genre-blending nature—incorporating African pop, R&B, and house—and noted a collaboration with Swedish singer Zara Larsson on the track ‘She Did It Again’. She has also addressed her professional collaboration with Future for the FIFA World Cup 2026, dismissing romance rumors by stating, “I’m a working woman,” and shared her views on the value of “real” music in the age of AI. Additionally, she has touched upon her connection to sneaker culture and her use of disguises to maintain privacy in New York City. ## Claims - Tyla announced a 34‑date A*POP World Tour. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The tour starts on 12 October 2026 in Paris at the Zénith. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The North American leg begins on 12 November 2026 in Wheatland, California. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The African leg includes Lagos (Nigeria), Cape Town and Johannesburg (South Africa) in December 2026 and January 2027. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A*POP, Tyla’s sophomore album, was released on 24 July 2026 via FAX and Epic Records. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The album includes the singles “CHANEL”, “IS IT”, “SHE DID IT AGAIN” and “IS IT LOVE”. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Tyla has won two Grammy Awards for Best African Music Performance (for “Water” in 2024 and “Push 2 Start” in 2025). (corroborated by 2 sources) - Ticket presales began on 29 July 2026 and general sales started on 31 July 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Tyla credits optimism for helping her navigate personal setbacks and career milestones. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: Tyla discusses A*POP album and upcoming world tour in ELLE UK cover Tyla features on the cover of ELLE UK's October 2026 issue, discussing her new album A*POP and her upcoming world tour starting October 12 in Paris. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tyla-discusses-apop-album-and-upcoming-world-tour-in-elle-uk-cover ### 2026-08-10: Tyla releases sophomore album ‘A*Pop’ and explores musical roots South African singer Tyla has released her sophomore album ‘A*Pop’, blending African pop and R&B with a collaboration featuring Zara Larsson. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tyla-releases-sophomore-album-apop-and-explores-musical-roots ### 2026-08-05: South African singer Tyla promotes A*POP album on Feeding Starving Celebrities Tyla cooked malva pudding on Feeding Starving Celebrities, promoted her A*POP album, discussed her FIFA World Cup 2026 collab with Future, denied romance rumors and voiced cautious views on AI in music. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-african-singer-tyla-promotes-apop-album-on-feeding-starving-celebrities ### 2026-07-31: Tyla launches A*POP World Tour with NBC Today performance and ticket sales Tyla performed on NBC Today in New York on July 24, 2026 and opened ticket sales for her A*POP World Tour, with tickets now on Ticketmaster and resale sites for North American dates. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tyla-launches-apop-world-tour-with-nbc-today-performance-and-ticket-sales ### 2026-07-29: South African star Tyla launches album A*POP with TikTok celebration South African singer Tyla released her album A*POP, with TikTok rolling out an exclusive in‑app experience featuring challenges, a profile frame and fan spotlight, building on her viral hit “Water.” 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-african-star-tyla-launches-album-apop-with-tiktok-celebration ### 2026-07-27: Tyla Announces 34‑Date A*POP World Tour in Europe, North America and Africa Tyla's 34‑date A*POP World Tour launches 12 Oct 2026 in Paris, spans Europe and North America, and ends with Lagos, Cape Town and Johannesburg shows in Dec 2026–Jan 2027; Nigerian fans debate boycott. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-african-singer-tyla-addresses-backlash-over-coloured-label ### 2026-07-23: Tyla releases A*POP album, headlines WNBA All-Star halftime show Tyla’s A*POP album drops, earning global reviews, while she headlines the 2026 WNBA All‑Star halftime show and lands a historic Bratz collector doll. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-african-singer-tyla-releases-apop-album-and-bratz-collector-doll ### 2026-07-15: Tyla's A*POP Album Tracklist Unveiled Ahead of July Release South African singer Tyla unveiled the 14‑track list for her upcoming album A*POP, set for July 24, and turned heads in London with a white bra top and Gucci denim skirt at the listening party. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tylas-apop-album-tracklist-unveiled-ahead-of-july-release ### 2026-07-01: South African Singer Tyla Signs Multi‑Million Dollar Deal with Roc Nation South African artist Tyla has inked a multi‑million global deal with Roc Nation, leaving Epic Records ahead of her 24 July album APop, with promotion highlighted by a Times Square digital takeover. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-african-singer-tyla-signs-multimillion-dollar-deal-with-roc-nation ### 2026-06-18: Grammy‑winning Tyla and other artists release new singles ahead of upcoming albums Kuba Folwarczny, Maks Kubiś and Grammy‑winning Tyla each released new singles – “Szkło”, “Nieśmiertelny” and “Is It Love” – previewing upcoming albums and upcoming live performances. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-african-singer-tyla-releases-new-single-is-it-love-ahead-of-album-apop ### 2026-06-18: South African singer Tyla releases new single “Is It Love” ahead of A*Pop album South African Grammy‑winner Tyla releases the single “Is It Love,” the third from her upcoming A*Pop album, with a dramatic video and massive social‑media buzz. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tyla-releases-new-single-is-it-love-ahead-of-apop-album --- Cite as: Tyla's A*POP album rollout and global tour announcement. 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