South African star Tyla has reached another major milestone with her self-titled debut album, “TYLA,” which has now spent 130 weeks on the Billboard World Albums chart.
The achievement makes TYLA the first album by an African female act to reach 130 weeks on the chart, adding another notable chapter to the album’s international success.
Released on March 22, 2024, TYLA made an immediate impact on the Billboard World Albums chart, debuting at No. 1. More than two years later, the project continues to maintain a presence on the chart, highlighting its lasting performance and global audience.
The latest Billboard listing shows TYLA at No. 16, marking its 129th week on the chart in the week of September 19, 2026. The following chart week takes the album to the 130-week milestone.
The album’s longevity has been driven in part by songs that have continued to resonate internationally, including “Water,” “Truth or Dare,” “Jump,” “Art” and “Push 2 Start.” “Water,” in particular, became one of Tyla’s defining global records and remains a major part of her international breakthrough.
The album has also continued to benefit from Tyla’s growing profile since its release. Her subsequent music, including the APOP* era, has kept her name prominent across global charts and streaming platforms.
The 130-week achievement adds to Tyla’s growing list of milestones as she continues to expand the reach of South African music on the international stage. Her official biography notes that “Water” helped propel her to global recognition, while TYLA became her breakthrough Billboard 200 album.
Tyla’s latest milestone also comes during a period of strong representation for African artists on the Billboard World Albums chart, with projects from artists including Tems, Asake and Rema also maintaining lengthy chart runs. Rema’s Rave & Roses, for example, recently passed 200 weeks on the same chart.
With TYLA now at 130 weeks, the album continues to demonstrate the staying power of Tyla’s breakout era and her growing influence in the global music landscape.
