South African singer Tyla has made waves on Twitch after revealing plans to explore livestreaming during an appearance on Kai Cenat’s stream.
The Grammy-winning singer later gained about 8,500 followers within 24 hours, signalling strong interest from fans as she prepared to expand her presence on the streaming platform.
However, her first IRL livestream in Johannesburg reportedly took an unexpected turn after Tyla became unhappy with how security personnel were treating children who had gathered around the stream.
The singer paused the broadcast and addressed the situation, making it clear that she was uncomfortable with the way some of the children were being handled.
“My mother taught me children should always be treated properly,” Tyla said.
Her response quickly attracted attention online, with many viewers praising the singer for prioritising the welfare of the children over continuing the broadcast.
The incident also highlighted some of the challenges that can come with celebrities transitioning into live, unscripted content, where interactions with fans and members of the public happen in real time.
Tyla’s decision to intervene has since generated positive reactions from fans, particularly those who felt that the children deserved to be treated respectfully despite the security concerns surrounding a celebrity livestream.
The Johannesburg stream was ultimately paused, but Tyla’s rapid follower growth suggests that her entry into Twitch could attract a significant audience if she continues with the platform.
For now, the singer appears to be taking a thoughtful approach to livestreaming, with her first major IRL broadcast already generating considerable conversation.
