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Tyla’s album surpasses Burna Boy’s 630m streams on Spotify in just a week.
South African sensation Tyla has surged to the forefront of the music scene, claiming the title of the most listened-to African artist on Spotify.
Her eponymous album, “Tyla,” has shattered records, surpassing the previous streaming milestone held by Nigerian powerhouse Burna Boy in just under a week.
According to @tylasstats, a prominent source for music analytics, on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Tyla’s album amassed a remarkable 630 million streams on Spotify within its debut week, dethroning Burna Boy and establishing her as the reigning chart-topper.
Social media platforms erupted with praise for the emerging star, with fans and industry insiders celebrating her meteoric ascent.
“’TYLA’ by Tyla becomes the fastest album by an African artist to surpass 630 MILLION streams in under a week. She surpasses Burna Boy who held this record. Tyla self-titled album received 630,679,876 MILLION streams,” the post exclaimed.
With her unprecedented success, Tyla has cemented her position as a formidable presence in the global music landscape, captivating audiences with her unique sound and undeniable talent.
As accolades continue to pour in, all eyes remain fixed on this rising star as she continues to push the boundaries of African music on a global scale.
"TYLA" by Tyla becomes the fastest album by an African artist to surpass 630 MILLION streams in under a week. She surpasses Burna Boy who held this record. 👑
Tyla self-titled album received 630,679,876 MILLION streams. pic.twitter.com/x5Kddc0lz6
— Tyla Charts (@tylasstats) March 27, 2024
On March 28, 2024, the acclaimed “Water” songstress discussed with NPR the trajectory of African talent breaking into the mainstream, reflecting on her own journey to prominence.
“We’ve obviously had African artists that have pushed boundaries, but I feel like now is a time when people are actually paying attention to us properly, and actually latching on to the music and the culture, and showing interest beyond the trends,” she explained. “And we have African artists leading it.”