South African global superstar, Tyla has officially made history, with her self-titled debut album, TYLA, spending an astonishing 70 consecutive weeks on the Billboard World Albums chart.
This milestone makes it the first album by an African female artist to enjoy such a long, uninterrupted run on the influential chart.
Originally released on March 22, 2024, TYLA made an immediate impact, debuting at No. 1 and setting the tone for what would become a defining moment in African music. Over a year later, the album’s staying power is still undeniable, a reflection of both its worldwide resonance and Tyla’s unmatched ability to blend culture, rhythm, and global appeal.
Fusing amapiano, Afrobeats, pop, and R&B, TYLA has become a soundtrack of the new African wave taking over the world. Smash hits like the Grammy-winning and multi-platinum track Water helped propel her into global superstardom, turning club anthems into chart history and catapulting African sounds into mainstream playlists around the world.
This achievement on Billboard World Albums chart doesn’t just belong to Tyla, it’s a win for African women in music. Her record-breaking success shines a spotlight on the incredible talent coming out of the continent and reminds the world that African female voices are here to stay.
As Tyla continues to break records and barriers, she also continues to inspire a new generation of African creatives, proving that homegrown music can resonate, thrive, and make history on the biggest stages.
🚨JUST IN: “TYLA” becomes the first album by an African female act to spend 70 WEEKS on the Billboard World Albums chart. 📊🐅 pic.twitter.com/5pndu4wOgn
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) July 29, 2025
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