Tyla Sets the Stage on Fire With First A*POP World Tour Performance: “Sho Madjozi Would Be So Proud”
- Tyla performed for the first time on her A*POP World Tour at Zénith Paris - La Villette on 12 October 2026
- The South African singer opened the show with 'Push 2 Start', drawing mixed reactions to her stage outfit
- Fans and netizens are divided over Tyla's look, with some calling it a mess and others comparing it to a xibhelana
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Tyla has officially launched her A*POP World Tour, and the internet cannot stop talking about it. The Grammy-winning South African singer took to the stage at Zénith Paris - La Villette on Monday, 12 October 2026, delivering the tour's very first performance to an electric crowd.
Footage circulating on X captured the moment, showing Tyla performing alongside a dancer inside the venue, bathed in blue and purple stage lighting. The energy was unmistakably high, with the A-Pop princess opening the night with "Push 2 Start" — a choice that sent fans into a frenzy online.
Tyla's Paris outfit gets netizens talking
While the performance itself drew praise, it was Tyla's choice of outfit that truly lit up the comment sections. Reactions ranged from pure delight to outright bewilderment, with social media users divided over what she wore on opening night.
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Watch the opening night clip from Tyla's A*POP World Tour in Paris:
Here is what fans had to say:
@dfwshay wrote:
"Never thought of the day I'd see someone use a mop as a skirt lol"
@Streamhotbody was not impressed:
"Now, girl, what's this mess of an outfit? We Tygers were patiently waiting for you to serve, but you stay playing in our face. A MESS."
@Vp2fx compared the venue atmosphere to something far more modest:
"Why does this look like it was at my local gay bar on open mic night?? 😭 Like can we give her some budget?!"
Not everyone was complaining, though. @muhiwah kept it simple and celebratory:
"Tyla delivered. The tour is off to a strong start 'PUSH 2 START'"
@MasculineC20812 agreed:
"Tyla knows how to put on a show! 'PUSH 2 START' live on opening night in Paris is such a vibe. A*POP World Tour is off to an amazing start!"
Perhaps the most memorable reaction came from @HrhMaNtshingila, who spotted a cultural connection in Tyla's stage look:
"She's literally rocking a mini xibhelana. Oh Tyla, the A*POPSTAR that you are 🌟 Sho Madjozi would be so proud 💃🏾"
The xibhelana is a traditional Tsonga skirt, famously associated with South African rapper and singer Sho Madjozi, making the comparison a nod to African pride on a global stage.
Tyla adds second Gauteng date
Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that Tyla announced a second Gauteng concert date after popular demand from South African fans.
The original January 9 Johannesburg show was relocated from Nasrec to Pretoria's SunBet Arena over weather and comfort concerns.
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