Austin Khulani Baloyi, professionally known under the alias of Tyler ICU, is a South African DJ and record producer born and raised in Kempton park,

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. He rose to prominence subsequent to the release of " Mnike" which was certified platinum in South Africa, and peaked at number one for sixteen consecutive weeks on

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and ''Billboard'' South Africa songs. Baloyi was introduced to the mainstream in 2020 when he put out his single "Bella Ciao" with Nicole Elocin alongside

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and Kabza de Small which led an

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''Money Heist''. In 2021 he released "Banyana" with DJ Maphorisa which was certified double platinum.

Awards and nominations

Tyler ICU was nominated for Best African Act at the

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amid the success of " Mnike". Unfortunately on 19 October

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announced that the ceremony was canceled, due to the

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Tyler ICU Living people South African DJs South African record producers Amapiano musicians People from Gauteng Sotho people Year of birth missing (living people)