South African singer Tyla has been named the biggest U.S. Afrobeats artist of the year by Billboard, surpassing Nigerian heavyweights Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy.
The announcement was made through Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats Songs Artists 2025 year-end chart, which ranks the most-streamed and influential Afrobeats performers in the United States.
Tyla secured the number one spot, followed by Wizkid at number two, Rema at three, Davido at four, and Burna Boy at five. Other artists rounding out the top ten include American-Ghanaian singer Moliy, along with Nigeria’s Asake, Shallipopi, Seyi Vibez, and BNXN.
Artists ranking from 11 to 20 feature Fola, Tems, Olamide, Fido, Ayra Starr, Omah Lay, Chella, Kizz Daniel, Zinoleesky, and T.I Blaze, while British-Nigerian stars Odeal, Young John, Odumodublvck, Kunmie, and Ayo Maff also made the chart.
The listing underscores the continued global rise of Afrobeats and highlights the cross-continental reach of African music, cementing Tyla’s position as a leading voice in the genre.
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