Tyla’s A-Pop Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard World Albums Chart
South African star Tyla has cemented her status as a global force with the chart-topping debut of her sophomore album A*Pop. The project opened at No. 1 on the Billboard World Albums chart, marking her second consecutive chart-topper in the ranking after her 2024 self-titled debut ‘TYLA’. This achievement positions her as the first African artist to secure multiple No. 1 albums on the Billboard World Albums chart.
A*Pop also launched at No. 43 on the Billboard 200 and No. 10 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart with a reported No. 5 entry on Top R&B Albums, according to Billboard data. First-week U.S. activity was reported around 17,000 album-equivalent units. The dual success on specialized and mainstream charts underscores Tyla’s expanding reach as she continues blending amapiano rhythms with polished pop and R&B.
Released on July 24, 2026, via FAX and Epic Records, A*Pop follows the critically and commercially successful ‘TYLA’ and the 2025 EP ‘WWP’. Lead singles including “Chanel”—a Billboard Global 200 top-20 hit, “She Did It Again” featuring Zara Larsson, “Is It Love,” and “That Girl” built anticipation. The album features collaborations with South African artists such as Babalwa M, MaWhoo, and Liquideep alongside Larsson, emphasizing Tyla’s roots while aiming for broader pop accessibility. A*Pop is generally praised for its genre fusion, although it carries a polished, relatively safe approach compared to the breakout energy of her debut.
Tyla marked the chart news in characteristically lighthearted fashion, celebrating with her mother, who appeared in a nurse costume. The joyful, familial moment—shared amid the album’s rollout—added a personal touch to the professional triumph and resonated with fans who have long noted the singer’s close family ties.
The milestone arrives as Tyla solidifies her role as a leading African export in global pop. Her 2024 debut made her the highest-charting African female soloist on the Billboard 200 at the time and delivered sustained World Albums success. A*Pop extends that trajectory, reinforcing her ability to translate Johannesburg-rooted sounds into international chart impact while expanding her presence across R&B and mainstream album rankings.
With A*Pop now establishing her as a multi-No. 1 African artist on the World Albums chart, Tyla’s sophomore era signals both continuity and growth. The combination of strong specialized chart dominance, solid Billboard 200 placement, and her signature blend of amapiano, pop, and R&B points to sustained momentum for an artist who has rapidly become one of the most visible faces of contemporary African music on the world stage.
