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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]

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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]

YearAward ceremonyPrizeRecipient/Nominated workResultsRef.
2022 South African Music Awards TikTok Viral Song of the Year"Banyana"Nominated
Record of the YearNominated
"Izolo"Nominated
Music Video of the Year Nominated
"Buyile"Nominated
2023 MTV Europe Music Awards Best African Act HimselfCancelled cross.svgCancelled [14]
2024 Metro FM Music Awards Best Collaboration"Mnike"Nominated [15]
Best AmapianoNominated
Best Viral ChallengeNominated
Best CollaborationNominated
Song of the Year Nominated
"Dalie"Nominated
Best Music VideoNominated
Artist of the YearHimselfNominated
2024DStv Content Creator AwardsSong of the Year"Mnike"Pending [16]
2024African Entertainment Awards USA"Dalie"Pending [17]

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