24-02-2025
Tyla Jokes She ‘Owns Water Now' in 1B Streams Celebration Video
is making history one song at a time. So it seems only fitting that she celebrated her popular song 'Water' hitting 1 billion streams on Spotify. The singer shared her real-time reaction to the news on Instagram, joking that she 'owns Water now.' She clapped her hands while rejoicing in the new milestone with her friends and team members. Fans took to the comments section to congratulate the artist on the honor.
Tyla became the first African solo artist to hit 1 billion streams on Spotify, the music platform confirmed on Wednesday, February 19.
On February 20, Tyla took to Instagram to celebrate her breakout smash 'Water' hitting 1 billion streams on Spotify. As soon as she heard the news in real-time, the singer could not stop screaming and clapping her hands. The fun clip saw her share the news with her friends and team members, who celebrated with her.
Tyla was her usual bold self when she heard the news. The video captured her serving looks in a fun bra top and a Dior cap. Keeping her long tresses open, the singer paired her fit with large hoop earrings and other accessories. Joking with her team to begin the celebrations, she said, 'You all don't do nothing! I'm supposed to have a bouquet. I'm supposed to have a cake.'
Tyla captioned the video, 'MY FIRST BILLIIIIIIIIII. I own water now.' While fans could not be present with her to celebrate, they took the party to the comments section. One called her 'a superstar in the making' while others congratulated her on the massive feat.
Tyla released 'Water' in July 2023 ahead of her self-titled debut album. The hit number ranked seventh on the Billboard Hot 100 and also received the Best African Music Performance award at the Grammys 2024. The song also earned a Billboard award for Top Afrobeats Song and MTV VMA for Best Afrobeats Video.
Originally reported by Varsha Narayanan on Reality Tea.
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