Tyla Hits No. 1 on Billboard Afrobeats Chart, as ‘Chanel’ Breaks New Ground

South African singer Tyla has scored another major milestone as her latest single, Chanel, debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart.

Released under FAX/Epic Records, the track topped the chart with 2.1 million official U.S. streams and hundreds of downloads between October 24 and 30, according to Billboard data. The feat ends a 25-week streak held by Shake It to the Max (Fly) by Moliy, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, and Shenseea, which now slips to second place.

With Chanel, Tyla secures her third chart-topping entry on the U.S. Afrobeats list — following the record-breaking runs of Water and Push 2 Start, which continue to rank among the current top five. Her earlier hit Water held the No. 1 spot for an unprecedented 55 weeks, while Push 2 Start dominated for 20 weeks.

The new single has also made impressive international progress, climbing to No. 5 on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart and debuting at No. 1 on the U.K. Official Afrobeats Chart. The success reinforces Tyla’s growing global dominance and the expanding reach of African pop music across major streaming platforms.

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A Rising Star Faces Controversy

Despite its triumph, Chanel has sparked mild controversy online. American rapper Yung Miami took to X (formerly Twitter) to suggest that Tyla may have borrowed elements from her unreleased track. According to the rapper, she once played her version, which included the line “take me to Chanel”, for the South African star.

Yung Miami expressed frustration over the similarity to Tyla’s lyric “put me in Chanel,” suggesting it felt like her concept had been lifted. Tyla has yet to respond publicly to the claim.

Even with the tension, fans and critics agree that Chanel’s smooth blend of Afro-fusion and pop influences cements Tyla as one of the most successful African female acts on the global stage. Her chart-topping streak continues to mirror the impact of Nigerian stars like Tems, who helped open international doors for African women in music.

With Chanel’s rise, Tyla proves once again that her global breakthrough was no fluke — it was only the beginning.