Skyla Tylaa Drops Afrohouse Single "Makuhia" with Chlöe and Sofiya Nzau

Skyla Tylaa has released "Makuhia," an Afrohouse single featuring Chlöe and Kenyan vocalist-songwriter Sofiya Nzau. The track is out now via Epic Records and marks Skyla's third solo release as a recording artist.

"Makuhia" brings together three artists working across different corners of the global music landscape. Skyla handles production and DJ instincts, Chlöe adds lead vocal presence, and Sofiya Nzau brings the Afro-electronic texture and cultural grounding that have defined her work. The collaboration is all-female and pulls from Afrohouse, global pop, and African musical heritage.

The release was confirmed by Epic Records publicist Ayanna Wilks on August 28, 2026.

Who Is on "Makuhia" and What Are They Known For

Skyla Tylaa is an international DJ and artist whose catalog, according to the press release, spans three releases and has generated more than 30 million streams. Her social audience sits above one million followers, and her videos have accumulated close to one billion views across Instagram and TikTok. The release also credits more than 700,000 TikTok recreations tied to her music, which points to genuine audience engagement beyond passive streaming.

Her prior singles give "Makuhia" useful context. "Bombshell" crossed three million video views and established her as a DJ crossing into artist territory. "Vele Uyena (Risk It All)," featuring JAZZWRLD, Thukuthela, Elaine, and saxophonist Solaariss, leaned into the African market and landed. According to the press release, it peaked at No. 3 on South Africa's national airplay chart, No. 17 on Spotify South Africa, and No. 16 on Apple Music South Africa. It also charted in Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Eswatini, and registered Shazam activity in South Africa, Zambia, and Kenya. That trajectory makes "Makuhia" a logical next move: wider collaborators, same geographic ambition.

Chlöe, one half of the duo Chlöe x Halle alongside her sister Halle Bailey, has been nominated for five GRAMMYs and holds platinum certifications as a solo artist. Her debut solo album "In Pieces" came out in 2023. She is signed to Parkwood Entertainment and distributed through Columbia Records. Her vocal range and pop profile give "Makuhia" mainstream access points without softening the Afrohouse structure.

Sofiya Nzau is a Kenyan vocalist whose catalog has, according to the press release, generated more than 250 million streams. She rose to international attention through her work in African electronic music and has become a recognizable voice in Afrobeats and Afrohouse spaces globally.

Where to Stream "Makuhia" and What Skyla Tylaa Does Live

"Makuhia" is available now on major streaming platforms. The press release does not name a specific album or EP that the single belongs to, so it appears to be a standalone release for now.

Skyla's live work is worth noting because it tells you where she sits in the industry. She has headlined shows at venues up to 2,000 capacity across more than 15 countries, including a sold-out date at London's KOKO. She has also sold out Fabric, appeared in a Mixmag Lab session, performed at Smokefest and Skepta's Big Smoke, and completed an African tour that ended with a headline show in Lagos. Her supporting credits include sets alongside Drake, Wizkid, Rema, Skepta, Honey Dijon, and Latto. She has appeared at the GRAMMYs YouTube Party and, according to the release, soundtracked Drake's NOCTA party on two separate occasions. She also opened for Honey Dijon in Ibiza.

No Los Angeles or North American tour dates are listed in the release. If Skyla announces shows in the area, we will update this article. Keep an eye on our [events calendar](/events) for any additions.

What Independent Artists Can Take from This Campaign

Skyla Tylaa's arc is a useful case study. She built live credibility across 15 countries before releasing recorded music, which means her first singles landed with an audience already in place. The decision to feature regionally specific collaborators on "Vele Uyena (Risk It All)" ahead of a more globally accessible record like "Makuhia" also reads as deliberate sequencing: prove the market, then scale.

For independent artists watching this campaign, the clearest takeaway is that her streaming numbers grew out of a live and video presence, not the other way around. The 700,000 TikTok recreations the release cites are a product of content that people wanted to participate in, not just consume. If you are building your own release strategy, that participatory layer is worth building toward from the start. You can share your own work and find community at [Pass the Aux](/pass-the-aux) or [submit your music for coverage](/submit) if you have a release coming.

"Makuhia" by Skyla Tylaa featuring Chlöe and Sofiya Nzau is out now on Epic Records.