Billboard has officially crowned South Africa’s Tyla as the No. 1 Afrobeats artist in the U.S. for 2025, cementing her status as the first-ever act to defend the title two years in a row. Powered by 11 chart entries, Tyla’s dominance reflects a rare blend of global influence and consistent hit-making, reaffirming her position as one of Afrobeats’ most powerful crossover forces.
Her chart run was fueled by major breakthroughs: the Wizkid-assisted smash “Dynamite,” which soared to No. 2, and her solo hit “Mr. Media,” which locked in a No. 8 peak. She also claimed the year’s top Afrobeats song in the U.S. with “Shake It to the Max (Fly),” while her 2023 viral classic “Water” proved unstoppable, finishing at No. 2 on the year-end list. Yet it was Nigerians who dominated the scene at scale, occupying eight of the top ten artist slots, led by Wizkid, Rema, Burna Boy, Davido, BNXN, Asake, Shallipopi and Seyi Vibez.
With Tyla rewriting the rulebook and Nigerian stars controlling the genre’s global footprint, Afrobeats continues to expand its cultural power in real time. As the sound grows louder on global charts, one question remains: who will shape the next wave of dominance in 2026?
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