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Tyla’s debut album reaches 1 billion streams
South African songstress Tyla has reached a major milestone with her self-titled debut album, which has officially surpassed a staggering 1 billion streams on Spotify. This is a historic feat for a South African female artist.
This achievement comes as no surprise to fans, who have been captivated by Tyla’s unique blend of contagious melodies. The album’s success was propelled by the international smash hit “Water,” which alone boasts over 653 million streams. Other tracks like “Truth or Dare” and the recent “Jump” featuring Gunna and Skillibeng have also garnered significant attention.
As Tyla’s debut album reaches a billion streams, she becomes the first South African female artist to achieve this on Spotify.
In addition to this musical milestone, the Grammy Award winner has featured on the cover of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and stunned fans with her amazing look at the Met Gala.
Tyla celebrated this incredible achievement with a simple repost on her social media account, acknowledging the tremendous support from her fans.
Tyla's 'Tyla' has now surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify. pic.twitter.com/ziEoeo68Cr
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Tyla continues to notch up victories in her career. The Grammy award-winning artist has been selected as the cover star for Forbes Africa’s tenth-anniversary edition and has also secured a coveted spot on the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
Forbes Africa recognized South African sensation Tyla for her rapid ascent to international fame. The Forbes 30 Under 30 roster celebrates 30 exceptional individuals under the age of 30 from various sectors, and Tyla’s extraordinary accomplishments have earned her a prominent place among them.
In their latest issue for April, Forbes Africa delved into Tyla’s inspiring journey, featuring her on the cover. At just 22 years old, this gifted musician has made a significant impact in the industry. Alongside Tyla, the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list includes notable names like Tobi Amusan, Victor Osimhen, Fireboy DML, and Ama Qamata from Netflix’s “Blood and Water.”