“So proud of this African queen”: Fans react as Tyla is named Global Woman of the Year at 2025 Glamour Awards

Pop sensation Tyla has been named Global Woman of the Year at the 2025 Glamour Women of the Year Awards, held Tuesday at The Plaza Hotel in New York City.

The 23-year-old star, best known for her viral hit Water, was recognized for her growing international influence and for representing a new generation of global pop culture rooted in South African creativity. The annual awards, hosted by Glamour magazine, honor women from various fields who have made significant contributions to entertainment, fashion, and social influence.

Fans are very happy about this win, and have taken to social media to express their joy and pride.

Fans are very supportive of the Push 2 Start hitmaker and have appreciated the star for her work and her speech at the awards ceremony.

This year’s honorees included Hollywood actor Demi Moore, YouTube educator Ms. Rachel, actor Rachel Zegler, makeup artist Pat McGrath, and the women of the WNBA. Tyla’s win comes during a landmark year marked by continued chart success and her rising profile in the global music and fashion world, as reported by WWD on November 5, 2025.

Honoree Rachel Griffin Accurso attends Glamour Women of the Year at The Plaza on November 04, 2025 in New York City. (Image via Getty)

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More about Tyla at the Glamour Awards

As reported by WWD, Tyla wore an olive-green silk brocade gown from Christian Dior’s spring 1998 collection, originally designed by John Galliano for the 2025 Glamour Women of the Year Awards.

The floor-length vintage piece featured a pearl shoulder strap and cap sleeve on one arm, paired with a low-cut neckline. She completed the look with a string of small pearls and a pair of D’accori Belle platform sandals in “chameleon green,” priced at around $912.

The six-inch D’accori heels, known for their sculptural hourglass silhouette, are made from calfskin leather and have been worn by stars including Beyoncé, Dua Lipa, and Doja Cat. WWD reported that as Tyla walked the red carpet, the hem of her gown lifted slightly, revealing the full height of the shoes, a picture that reportedly went viral on social media.

As Glamour’s Global Woman of the Year, the singer-songwriter was celebrated for her cross-continental reach and artistic versatility. The magazine described her as a “talented South African superstar who embodies the sound and look of a new generation,” as reported by WWD.

This year’s Glamour honorees also included figures from entertainment and sports who have reshaped their respective industries. Actress Demi Moore was recognized for her longevity and boundary-pushing performances, while the WNBA players were awarded and celebrated for their advocacy and athletic excellence.

Honoree Demi Moore attends the 2025 Glamour Women Of The Year Awards at The Plaza Hotel on November 04, 2025 in New York City. (Image via Getty)

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Tyla's new single, Chanel, and upcoming world tour

The recognition from Glamour coincides with a new commercial milestone for Tyla. Her latest single Chanel debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart dated November 8, 2025, marking her third chart-topping entry as reported by Billboard on November 5, 2025.

The track also reportedly reached No. 5 on the World Digital Song Sales chart and entered at No. 1 on the U.K. Official Afrobeats Chart, emphasizing Tyla’s growing international reach.

Chanel comes shortly after the popstar's collaboration with Ghanaian artist MOLIY on Body Go, which entered the same chart at No. 9 with over 325,000 streams.

Edited by Devangee