Tyla has reached another career milestone by becoming the first artist to spend 100 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. This feat shows Tyla’s growing influence in the world’s biggest music market. The record was confirmed after her latest hit, Is It Love, climbed to the top of the chart.

The Billboard chart was launched in 2022 through a partnership between Billboard and Afro Nation, it used streaming activity, digital sales and the data to arrive at the result. The chart is used to measure African music’s appeal in the American market. To achieve such a feat, the artist needs huge listener engagement. According to Chart Data, she has double the #1 of her closest competitors.

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Tyla’s record breaking run is because of her numerous successful singles, not just a single hit. Her single, Water, remained at No. 1 in the U.S. Afrobeats chart for 55 weeks. Also, the success of Push 2 Start, Chanel, and now Is It Love  contributed to her historic 100 week total.

Tyla’s success is a testament of her talent. In recent years, Afrobeats and amapiano have  featured on international streaming platforms and music festivals. Her dominance shows that African artists are no longer pushovers.

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The record came at a time Tyla’s second studio album, A Pop, is gathering international momentum. With four No. 1 songs in the U.S. She has raised the benchmark for future artists on the chart. Her latest achievement is a landmark moment for South African music and the wider African music industry.

Thabsie has released a new extended play titled “While You Wait”, This came after 9 years since she released her debut album. The EP reflects a period of patience and creative rebuilding, both in her personal life and in her career.

The project contains six tracks and blends R&B, soul, and soft pop. Throughout the EP, she talks about love, heartbreak, uncertainty, and personal growth. Her tone is calm but emotionally direct. Lyrics are based on real life experiences.

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One of the features of the EP is her collaboration with rapper Emtee on the opening track, “Good Time.” This song sets the tone for the project because it is a combination of Thabsie’s smooth vocals and Emtee’s raw delivery. Both artists create a balanced introduction that has a street edge. It also helps the EP appeal to both R&B and hip hop audiences.

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Other tracks on the project continue in a similar direction. Songs like “Body Talk” and “Call You Over” talk about romantic tension and emotional vulnerability. These songs focus on unclear relationships. It also talks about the role of communication. The production allows her voice and lyrics to clear.

Tracks such as “Hurt” and “Again” explore the emotional side of relationships. The lyrics are based on the difficulty of moving on from past experiences. The songs are straightforward, which makes them easy to connect for listeners with similar situations.

The title of the EP, “While You Wait,” reflects patience. It talks about a period of waiting not just in relationships, but also in career development. Thabsie has taken time between major releases, and this project feels like a reset point. It shows her as an artist who is willing to take breaks and return with more confidence.

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From a production point, the EP is consistent. instrumentals aren’t complex and it focuses on soft beats and vocal clarity. This allows the emotional content of the songs to be clear to listeners.

“While You Wait” presents Thabsie as an artist that has control of her career. It is not trend driven, it was composed to speak to the mind of music lovers. The EP is a statement that she is still active and committed to her sound.

Tyla has released a new single titled “Is It Love”, which has received positive views. The release arrives as anticipation around her upcoming 14-track album, A-POP. Fans are tracking her album following a strong run of global entertainment.

“Is It Love” blends pop, R and B, and Afrobeats, continuing the identity that has helped her grow. Reactions are encouraging, as Tyla was praised for her soft vocals.

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The single talks about uncertainty in romantic relationships, focusing on emotional ambiguity. The song asks questions about intention, trust, and vulnerability. This theme  aligns with a growing trend in contemporary pop. The song is part of her album, which she has been previewing in recent months.

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Speaking to Rolling Stone earlier this year, Tyla talked about the process behind the project.

“I just knew that as I lived through the making of the album, it was going to fall into place, which it did. I feel like I just did something really fresh and so….”

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Beyond music, Tyla is visible in the fashion and entertainment spaces. She will perform at several major international events like the Mawazine Festival in Morocco, Afro Nation Portugal, Beach, Please!, Montreux Jazz Festival and Hellawatt Festival.

Fan response across social platforms has been immediate, with discussions on the tone and production style. Some listeners praised her artistic maturity and dance steps. Pique on X says,

“This girl is really hardworking! I pray she gets all the wins she deserves….”

YDD tweeted, 

“Aint go lie the song is good yall”

With the release of “Is It Love”, Tyla has positioned herself within the global music landscape as a top artist. As anticipation builds for her next official project announcement, “Is It Love” is an excellent release and signals a new era in her career.