American R&B and dance icon Ciara has set social media abuzz after expressing a keen interest in collaborating with South African breakout star Tyla. In a recent interview clip making waves online, Ciara didn’t hold back her admiration for the Water hitmaker, calling her sound “infectious” and teasing a potential powerhouse partnership that fans didn’t see coming.
“It would be super cool to work with Tyla,” Ciara said with a bright smile. “Her music is really infectious, and she makes people dance to her music. For me, it’s really important to make the world dance.”
Known globally for her dynamic stage presence and genre-defining dance tracks like 1, 2 Step, Goodies, and Level Up, Ciara sees in Tyla a kindred spirit—a young artist equally dedicated to movement, rhythm, and connecting with fans through infectious energy.
“I think me and Tyla can whine it up a little bit,” she added playfully, sparking excitement across the world.”
Tyla, who has taken the world by storm with her chart-topping anthem Water and signature “popiano” fusion, has been earning praise from global stars including Kelly Rowland, Chris Brown, and now Ciara. With her debut Coachella performance scheduled this April and an ever-growing international fanbase, Tyla’s star continues to rise.
Social media couldn’t contain its excitement at the thought of these two performers sharing a stage or a studio. Fans took to the comments, imagining what a Ciara and Tyla collaboration could look like—blending R&B, Amapiano, and viral choreography into what many are already calling a “global smash in the making.”
While nothing has been officially confirmed on either side, the mutual respect and buzz alone have laid the groundwork for what could be one of the most exciting cross-continental collaborations of the year.
Ciara reveals that she would love to work with Tyla. pic.twitter.com/TFYivZiJnZ
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