Global pop and Amapiano sensation Tyla is once again making history. Just one week after the release of her new project, the ‘We Wanna Party’ EP, the Grammy Award-winning star has broken the record for the most streamed project in South Africa in 2025, surpassing all albums and EPs released this year by a South African artist.
The news was revealed by 2022AFRICA via a post on Twitter (X), confirming that ‘We Wanna Party’ has amassed over 40 million streams globally on Spotify in just seven days — a staggering feat that solidifies Tyla’s status as an international powerhouse. Fans across the globe are celebrating the release, calling it her most infectious and genre-bending project yet.
The EP — which blends elements of Afropop, R&B, Amapiano, and experimental pop — showcases Tyla’s artistic range, vocal finesse, and ability to dominate both dance floors and playlists. With each track, she continues to push creative boundaries while staying rooted in the African sound that launched her to global fame.
Tyla’s fans didn’t hesitate to pour their love and support across social media platforms, praising the EP’s lush production, catchy hooks, and bold aesthetic. From TikTok dance challenges to international media coverage, the EP has become a viral cultural moment in record time.
Following the massive success of her global smash hit ‘Water’, which earned her a Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance, Tyla’s latest project reaffirms her position as one of the leading voices in modern African music. Her momentum shows no signs of slowing down, with chart dominance in the U.S., U.K., and key African markets.
Industry peers have also taken notice. Several artists and producers have congratulated Tyla for the milestone and for continuing to raise the bar for South African artists on the world stage. With ‘We Wanna Party’, Tyla is not just breaking records — she’s setting new standards for what South African artists can achieve globally.
"WE WANNA PARTY EP" by Tyla
Has officially surpassed 40 Million Total streams Globally on Spotify
Its already the most streamed project released in 2025 by a South African artist despite only having 4 songs pic.twitter.com/x9zORwIXOa
— 2022 AFRICA (@2022AFRICA) July 31, 2025
