Tyla catapulted into global fame following the release of her viral single “Water,” which cracked the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned her her first Grammy award for Best African Music Performance.

The term “coloured” carries different connotations in various countries; in South Africa, it refers to a mixed-race identity, while in the United States, it is considered a derogatory term. The video resurfaced in 2023, leading to criticism from American audiences who misunderstood the cultural context.