Tyla's exclusive listening party for her new album 'A*POP' in Portugal had a vibrant atmosphere that left a lasting impression.

Travelling for the first time outside of South Africa is a bucket-list experience, and doing it for work made it even more memorable.

Yes, it was to work, despite how my Instagram looks. Sony Entertainment Africa and Tyla invited us to watch Tyla perform at Afro Nation in Portugal and be among the few to experience her second studio project, “A*POP,” before anyone else.

Tyla was a headline act at Afro Nation, performing just before Burna Boy on the Lit Stage.

Watching Tyla command thousands on Praia da Rocha beach made it clear why she's become one of South Africa's biggest global exports. She had the audience mesmerized with her dance moves, shaking and winding her waist on stage.