Lilian Nyiva
South African music star Tyla has extended her dominance on the U.S. Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart after earning her fourth number one single with her latest release, "Is It Love." The achievement further cements her status as one of Africa's most successful global music exports.
The new single climbed to the top of the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart following its first full week of tracking, making Tyla the artist with the most number-one songs on the chart.
Record-Breaking Chart Success
The milestone adds to an impressive run that began with her Grammy-winning breakthrough hit "Water," which topped the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart for a record 55 weeks between 2023 and 2024.
She followed that success with "Push 2 Start," which spent 20 weeks at number one, before "Chanel" led the chart for another 24 weeks. With "Is It Love" now reaching the summit, Tyla has secured her fourth chart-topping single in the United States.
Upcoming Album Builds Momentum
The latest achievement comes ahead of the release of Tyla's second studio album, A-POP, which is expected later this month. The singer has maintained strong international momentum through chart success, streaming growth and collaborations, including her recent single with Swedish pop star Zara Larsson.
Global Rise of an African Star
Since breaking onto the international music scene with "Water," Tyla has become one of Africa's most prominent artists. She has earned global recognition, including a Grammy Award, while helping popularise Afrobeats and amapiano-inspired music among audiences worldwide.
Strengthening Africa's Global Music Presence
Tyla's latest Billboard milestone reinforces her growing influence in the global music industry and highlights the increasing international success of African artists on mainstream music charts. Her continued chart achievements underscore the expanding global appeal of African music and its impact on the international entertainment industry.
