South African singer Tyla has made history, breaking Beyoncé’s record for the most-streamed album by a Black female artist released in 2024.
Tyla’s self-titled debut album achieved this milestone with an impressive 1.565 billion streams on Spotify, surpassing Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, which previously held the record with 1.564 billion streams.
The album is now the all-time most-streamed project by a female African artist. Its lead single, Water, has become a global sensation, nearing one billion streams on Spotify.
The track also won the inaugural Best African Music Performance category at the 66th Grammy Awards.
Despite its success, Tyla’s album and its deluxe edition were notably absent from the recently announced nominations for the 67th Grammys.
Nevertheless, Tyla remains the most awarded African artist of 2024, boasting 20 accolades, including:
• 1 Grammy
• 3 MTV EMAs
• 2 BET Awards
• 1 MTV VMA
• 1 Billboard Global Force Award
• 4 South African Music Awards
• 1 Cultural and Creative Industry Award
• 1 DStv Content Creator Award
• 1 3 Music Award
• 1 Metro FM Music Award
• 1 Africa Arts Entertainment Award
• 2 Basadi in Music Awards
• 1 South African Style Award
Tyla’s achievements mark a groundbreaking moment for African artists on the global stage.
