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‘Tyla +’ earns Tyla a new record for African female artists
South African sensation Tyla has made history once again, as the deluxe edition of her debut studio album, TYLA+, has officially surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify.
This milestone cements her status as the first and only African female artist to achieve such a feat on the platform.
With this record-breaking achievement, TYLA+ becomes only the second African album to cross the 2 billion mark, following Rema’s Rave & Roses.
However, Tyla now holds the distinction of having the fastest African album to reach this milestone, a testament to her growing dominance on the global music scene.
Tyla’s “TYLA” (366 days) is now the fastest album by an African act to reach 2 billion streams on Spotify in history, surpassing Rema’s “Rave & Roses” (613 days). pic.twitter.com/lwDhFaBdFt
— Tyla Charts (@chartstyla) March 24, 2025
A major driving force behind this success is her chart-topping hit, “Water,” which took the world by storm, dominating streaming platforms, social media, and radio airwaves across multiple countries. The song’s viral success played a key role in propelling the album to unprecedented heights.
Beyond streaming, TYLA+ has shattered multiple records, earning the title of the most-streamed debut album by an African female artist on Spotify.
Tyla’s self-titled debut album has now surpassed 2 BILLION streams on Spotify. pic.twitter.com/XUGMKVmiv4
— Tyla Charts (@chartstyla) March 24, 2025
The project has also received numerous certifications in different regions, alongside critical acclaim, industry accolades, and award nominations that solidify Tyla’s place among the biggest names in international music.
With her influence continuing to grow, Tyla is redefining the boundaries for African artists on the global stage, proving that her meteoric rise is just getting started.