Move over Hugh Masekela, there’s a new record-breaker in town! South African star Tyla has made waves in the music industry by debuting in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100.
This achievement is no small feat, as Tyla becomes the highest-charting solo African female artist in 56 years.
Back in 1968, Hugh Masekela set the bar high with his hit song “Grazing in the Grass,” but Tyla has shattered that record in 2023. With her infectious tunes and undeniable talent, she has captured the hearts of listeners around the world.
African Facts, a renowned music data source, revealed that Tyla has garnered a staggering 29 million monthly listeners on Spotify, making her the most listened-to African female artist ever. This is a testament to her widespread appeal and the undeniable quality of her music.
Not only has Tyla conquered the charts, but she has also achieved international success with her song “Water.”
The track has achieved Silver status in the UK, with 200,000 units sold. It has also gone Gold in Australia, with 35,000 units sold, and Gold in New Zealand, with 15,000 units sold.
With her exceptional talent and groundbreaking achievements, Tyla is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
Her rise to the top serves as an inspiration to aspiring artists everywhere, proving that dreams can indeed become a reality.
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It has peaked at #1 in New Zealand, #1 in Suriname, #4 in UAE, #4 in the UK, #5 in Greece, #5 in South Africa, #6 in Australia, #6 in Ireland, #6 in The Netherlands, #8 in The Philippines, #9 in Luxembourg, #10 in USA, #10 in Denmark, #10 in Sweden,
#11 in Switzerland, #13 in Nigeria, #14 in Singapore, #14 in Iceland, #14 in Latvia, #14 in Norway, #14 in Lithuania, #15 in Portugal, #22 in France, #23 in Canada, #25 in Belgium, #25 in Germany, #26 in Croatia, #46 in Austria, #57 in Slovakia, #59 in Brazil and #83 in Poland.
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— 2022 AFRICA (@2022AFRICA) November 27, 2023
Water by Tyla breaks the record for the highest charting Solo Song by An African female artist on the Billboard Hot 100 🇺🇸 in 56 years
She's now the highest charting African female artist in history officially surpassing pata pata by Miriam makeba pic.twitter.com/Jdr4w9s8a2
