The Tiger Queen has done it again! South African superstar Tyla is officially making history as her self-titled debut project, “TYLA+”, has officially surpassed 3 billion streams on Spotify.
This isn’t just a win for Tyla; it’s a massive moment for the entire African music landscape. With this achievement, Tyla becomes the first African female artist to hit the 3-billion mark with a single project. From the viral ripples of “Water” to the chart-dominating success of “Push 2 Start” and “Jump,” Tyla has proven that her sound—a seamless blend of Amapiano and Pop—is a global language.
Breaking the Records 📈
Tyla’s trajectory has been nothing short of meteoric. Since the release of her debut album and its expanded deluxe version (TYLA+), the project has maintained a staggering daily average of over 1.7 million streams.
Here is how the leaderboard looks for African projects on Spotify as of May 2026:
- Rema – Rave & Roses Ultra (3.3 Billion+ Streams) 🇳🇬
- Tyla – TYLA+ (3 Billion+ Streams) 🇿🇦
- Burna Boy – Love, Damini (1.5 Billion+ Streams) 🇳🇬
The Reign of Rema 🦇
While Tyla is hot on his heels, the #1 spot is still held by Nigeria’s own Rema His debut album, “Rave & Roses Ultra,” remains the most-streamed African project of all time with over 3.3 billion streams. Much like Tyla, Rema’s success was propelled by a monster global hit (“Calm Down”), proving that the world’s appetite for African sounds is at an all-time high.
What’s Next for Tyla?🐅
The 3-billion milestone is the perfect victory lap for Tyla as she prepares for her next era. Fans don’t have to wait long for more music, as her highly anticipated sophomore album is slated to drop this July.
With her current momentum, it’s not a matter of if she will take the #1 spot, but when. For now, let’s celebrate the queen of the Tigers for putting South Africa on top of the world!
Which track from TYLA+ are you still playing on repeat? Let us know in the comments!👇🏾
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