The music industry is witnessing a seismic shift, with African female artists leading the charge. Tyla, Tems, and Ayra Star are three talented musicians from the continent making waves globally. Let's dive into their impressive stats and achievements:
Social Media Dominance
- Tyla: 11.3 million TikTok followers, 8.3 million Instagram followers, and 4.02 million YouTube subscribers
- Tems: 1 million TikTok followers, 6 million Instagram followers, and 944k YouTube subscribers
- Ayra Star: 6.9 million TikTok followers, 5.6 million Instagram followers, and 2.1 million YouTube subscribers
Streaming Success
- Tyla: 1.1 billion YouTube views, 24.7 million Spotify monthly listeners (34 million peak)
- Tems: 421 million YouTube views, 19.4 million Spotify monthly listeners (19.4 million peak)
- Ayra Star: 716 million YouTube views, 28.4 million Spotify monthly listeners (31 million peak)
Award-Winning Talent
- Tyla: 1 Grammy Award, 2 BET Awards
- Tems: 1 Grammy Award, 4 BET Awards
- Ayra Star: 0 Grammy Awards, 0 BET Awards (but watch out for her rising star!)
Chart-Topping Hits
- Tyla: 1 Top 10 Hit on Billboard Hot 100 ("Water")
- Tems: 1 Top 10 Hit on Billboard Hot 100 ("Essence" by Wizkid)
- Ayra Star: 0 Top 10 Hits on Billboard Hot 100 (yet!)
Global Tours
- Tyla: 0 global tours (but we're waiting!)
- Tems: 1 global tour
- Ayra Star: 1 global tour
As African artists, Tyla, Tems, and Ayra Star are breaking down barriers and shattering glass ceilings. Their global success is a testament to their talent, hard work, and dedication. They're inspiring a new generation of African artists and fans worldwide, proving that African music is a force to be reckoned with.