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Tyla’s TYLA + Surpasses 2.5 Billion Streams on Spotify, Becomes Only the 2nd African Album to Achieve the Milestone
South African breakout star Tyla is rewriting history with her debut project TYLA +, which has officially crossed 2.5 billion streams on Spotify. The achievement cements the record as one of the most-streamed African albums ever, underscoring her soaring influence on the global stage.
The project is now only the second African album in history to hit the 2.5 billion milestone, a rare accomplishment that not only highlights Tyla’s artistry but also speaks to the growing dominance of African sounds worldwide.
Powered by viral smashes, electrifying performances, and a seamless fusion of Afropop, R&B, and Amapiano, TYLA + has played a pivotal role in positioning the 22-year-old hitmaker as one of the defining voices of her generation.
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This isn’t Tyla’s only career-defining moment. Just recently, she surpassed 3 billion total streams on Spotify, becoming the first African female act and the first South African artist overall to hit that landmark and among the fastest Africans ever to reach it.
Since breaking through with her Grammy-winning single “Water,” which dominated charts and took social media by storm, Tyla has continued to expand her catalogue with fan favorites like “Truth or Dare,” “On and On,” and “Butterflies.” Add to that a string of high-profile collaborations, and it’s clear she’s building a discography designed for both longevity and global reach.
For Tyla, these milestones are more than numbers; they are proof that African music is no longer a niche export but a global force.