Tyler ICU

Austin Kulani Baloyi,^[1] professionally known under the alias of Tyler ICU,^[2] is a South African DJ and record producer born and raised in Kempton park, Gauteng.^[3] He rose to prominence subsequent to the release of "Mnike" which was certified platinum in South Africa,^[4] and peaked at number one for sixteen consecutive weeks on The Official South African Charts and Billboard South Africa songs.^[5][6]

Baloyi was introduced to the mainstream in 2020 when he put out his single "Bella Ciao" with Nicole Elocin alongside DJ Maphorisa and Kabza de Small which led an extended play Money Heist.^[1] In 2021 he released "Banyana" with DJ Maphorisa which was certified double platinum.^[7][8]

Awards and nominations

Tyler ICU was nominated for Best African Act at the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards amid the success of "Mnike".^[9][10][11] Unfortunately on 19 October Paramount Global announced that the ceremony was canceled,^[12] due to the 2023 Israel–Hamas war.^[13]

Year	Award ceremony	Prize	Recipient/Nominated work	Results	Ref.
2022	South African Music Awards	TikTok Viral Song of the Year	"Banyana"	Nominated
		Record of the Year		Nominated
			"Izolo"	Nominated
		Music Video of the Year		Nominated
			"Buyile"	Nominated
2023	MTV Europe Music Awards	Best African Act	Himself	Cancelled	[14]
2024	Metro FM Music Awards	Best Collaboration	"Mnike"	Nominated	[15]
		Best Amapiano		Nominated
		Best Viral Challenge		Nominated
		Best Collaboration		Nominated
		Song of the Year		Nominated
			"Dalie"	Nominated
		Best Music Video		Nominated
		Artist of the Year	Himself	Nominated
2024	DStv Content Creator Awards	Song of the Year	"Mnike"	Pending	[16]
2024	African Entertainment Awards USA		"Dalie"	Pending	[17]

References

1. "Tyler ICU is ensuring Mzansi feels his music with back-to-back hit releases". IOL. 29 May 2023. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
2. Ndlela, Nkosazana (11 May 2023). "Tyler ICU Keeps Fans In A Chokeworld With 3 Back-To-Back Hits". Zkhiphani. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
3. "TYLER ICU KEEPS FANS IN A CHOKEHOLD WITH 3 BACK-TO-BACK HITS". TRACE. 11 May 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
4. Zuko (14 July 2023). "Tyler ICU's song 'Mnike' has reached platinum status". KAYA 959. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
5. "Local Streaming Chart Top 10 Week 24-2023". TOSAC. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
6. Cusson, Michael (15 February 2022). "South Africa Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
7. Ndlela, Nkosazana (11 May 2023). "Tyler ICU Keeps Fans In A Chokeworld With 3 Back-To-Back Hits". Zkhiphani. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
8. Gumede, Bongeka (16 September 2022). "The top 10 amapiano tunes rocking the streets". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
9. "Tyler ICU joins an elite crop of SA nominees for MTV EMAs". SowetanLIVE. Archived from the original on 13 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
10. "Taylor Swift Leads 2023 MTV European Music Awards Nominations, Followed by Olivia Rodrigo and SZA". Peoplemag. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
11. Kaufman, Gil (4 October 2023). "Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and SZA Lead 2023 MTV EMAs Nominations: See List". Billboard. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
12. Huston, Caitlin (19 October 2023). "MTV EMA Awards Canceled Due to Hamas-Israel Conflict". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 26 October 2023. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
13. Grein, Paul (19 October 2023). "2023 MTV EMAs Canceled Due to 'Volatility of World Events'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 26 October 2023. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
14. "Tyler ICU nominated for MTV EMA amid 'M'nike' viral global run". Independent Online. 5 October 2023. Archived from the original on 10 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
15. Shumba, Ano (3 April 2024). "Metro FM Music Awards 2024: All the nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
16. Shumba, Ano (19 August 2024). "SA: DStv Content Creator Awards announce 2024 nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
17. "African Entertainment Awards USA 2024: All the nominees". Music in Africa. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.

External links

• Tyler ICU on Instagram