The glittering Cultural and Creative Industry Awards held on Saturday evening turned into a dramatic showdown when Grammy award-winning singer Tyla faced off against Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Zizi Kodwa. The tension escalated as Tyla, in her first homecoming since her historic Grammy win, made headlines for all the wrong reasons.
The Grammy, the Minister, and the Refusal
As the cameras flashed and the red carpet buzzed, Tyla’s refusal to pose for a picture with Minister Kodwa sent shockwaves through the entertainment world.
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The video captured the moment when the minister extended his hand toward Tyla’s coveted Grammy award, only to have it swiftly pulled away by the unyielding songstress. The crowd gasped, and social media erupted.
Tyla has finally landed in Mzansi for the first time since winning her very first Grammy Award.
After landing she was welcomed warmly by Minister Zizi Kodwa and fans at OR Tambo International Airport. pic.twitter.com/rJvQ44XzXd
— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) March 30, 2024
The video quickly gained attention, and South Africans took to social media to express their opinions.
One Twitter user, @lebona_cabonena, praised Tyla, saying, “Tyla is a patriot. She didn’t allow the corrupt minister to touch her Grammy.”
Another user, @jenna_original, criticized the minister, stating, “Arts and culture minister, who is useless, wants to hold the Grammy. Tyla did well by taking it away from him.”
However, not all reactions were positive. @mlu__n7 commented, “Tyla was rude, and it’s disgusting to watch.”
While @azania1023 defended Minister Kodwa, saying, “Tyla was rude. Zizi Kodwa is very supportive of our artists and sportsmen. If we are being honest, that was rude and shouldn’t have happened.”
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Tyla herself has come forward to clarify the situation, stating that the minister had asked her to raise her award higher, and she complied. She thanked her supporters for the warm welcome home.
The minister told me to raise my award higher
And I did!!🔥
Thank you again to all my supporters that came to give me a warm welcome home!!— Tyla (@Tyllaaaaaaa) March 30, 2024
Whether it’s a clash of egos or a simple misunderstanding, Tyla’s Grammy standoff has left the nation divided. As the debate rages on, one thing is certain: Tyla’s star power remains undiminished.
