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Tyla Opens Up About Struggle to Convince Parents About Music Career

Damilola A.
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Published: December 4, 2023
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South African singer Tyla, born Tyla Laura Seethal, has shared the challenges she faced in convincing her parents to support her decision to pursue a career in music.

The ‘Water’ singer revealed that her parents initially opposed her choice, considering music more of a hobby than a viable profession.

In a recent interview with Power 106 FM in Los Angeles, Tyla disclosed the resistance she encountered from her parents, who were hesitant about her entering the music industry.

She emphasized that her parents did not view music as a legitimate job and were concerned about the uncertainties associated with a career in the South African music scene.

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“My parents weren’t really strict on what I’m doing, but they were strict in terms of me going to the studio than getting a job. They were like, ‘Music is not a job. That it’s a hobby,'” Tyla explained.

The singer went on to share the emotional struggle she faced in convincing her parents, stating, “So, I had to literally cry every day and tell them that I wanna do this. There’s nothing else I wanna do. It was difficult convincing them. It’s also because, in South Africa, it doesn’t happen to us.”

Acknowledging the challenges faced by aspiring musicians, especially women, in South Africa, Tyla expressed that her parents were attempting to protect her from potential pitfalls in the industry.

Despite the initial resistance, she succeeded in conveying her passion and commitment to a music career.

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“I’ve heard so many women who wanted to do music and didn’t end up the way they wanted to. So, my parents were just trying to protect me, which is fine, but I showed them that I want to do music by all means,” Tyla added.

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Damilola is a dedicated entertainment writer for Okay Nigeria (Okay.ng). He joined the platform with the aim of using his experience in the Entertainment industry to share wonderful articles in this field. Dammy is a die-hard fan of Wizkid.
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