Tyla surpasses Ayra Starr and Tems on Spotify Nigeria charts
South African artist Tyla is reaching new milestones in her career, marking an important moment in the African music landscape.
The Water singer has recently set another record by overtaking Nigerian stars Ayra Starr and Tems on the Spotify Nigeria charts.
As reported by @Pop_BaseNews on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, the Grammy Award winner has become the most-streamed female artist in Nigeria, a first for a South African woman.
At the age of 23, Tyla consistently demonstrates her global appeal by skillfully merging pop and amapiano elements to engage listeners worldwide.
Nonetheless, the news has generated varied responses online, with some fans expressing disbelief at her streaming success over Nigeria’s prominent figures.
Despite the skepticism, numerous supporters took to social media to congratulate Tyla, acknowledging her continuous achievements and her role in representing South Africa on an international scale.
Her expanding list of accolades firmly establishes her as one of Africa’s top female artists.
Tyla is now the most streamed female act on Spotify in Nigeria.
She surpasses Tems and Ayra Starr. pic.twitter.com/t8QjUFOPHz
— Pop Base News (@Pop_BaseNews) October 29, 2025
