Singer Tyla cancels debut world tour due to 'agonising' injury: 'Words can't describe my frustration'
South African singer Tyla has been forced to cancel her debut tour due to ill health.
The Water hitmaker, 22, apologised to her fans and revealed she's been suffering with an "injury that has tragically worsened".
"As much as this is something I would rather have dealt with privately, it's important that I share what I have to share with you today," she wrote in her post.
"For the past year I've been silently suffering with an injury that has tragically worsened."
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Tyla has been forced to cancel her debut tour due to ill health. WireImage
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"I've seen doctors and specialists with high hopes but the pain has only become more agonising as has the severity of the situation."
She said she was "absolutely heartbroken" to cancel the tour, which was due to begin later this month.
"I am absolutely heartbroken to have to say this but as of right now I won't be able to proceed with the tour," she told fans.
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The South African singer apologised to her fans, revealing she's endured an "injury that has tragically worsened". Instagram
"In consulting with medical professionals it's become increasingly clear that continuing any festival or tour dates would jeopardise my long-term health and safety."
"Words cannot describe my frustration at this pivotal point in my career," she continued.
"So please know that my team and I are working diligently on a spectacular show for you as soon as I am recovered and ready to return safely onstage this summer.
"Thank you for your understanding."
Tyla was set to play in Oslo, Norway, before more dates in the Europe and the UK, before touring America and Canada. Billboard via Getty Images
She was set to play in Oslo, Norway, before more dates in the Europe and the UK, before touring America and Canada.
She captioned her post: "It's hard having to turn down opportunities you've been waiting your whole life for but God has his plan 🤍."
She soon received well wishes from fans.
Tyla is known for hits including Water and Been Thinking.
Tyla won Best African Music Performance at the Grammys. Getty Images for The Recording A
The hitmaker was also meant to play Coachella.
Last month, she won Best African Music Performance at the Grammys.
"I never thought I'd say I won a Grammy at 22 years old," she said during her acceptance speech.
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