December 19, 2024
South African Stars Shine with RIAA Certifications
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South African Stars Shine with RIAA Certifications

South African Stars Shine with RIAA Certifications
South African music stars Tyla (Tyla Laura Seethal) and Musa Keys (Musa Appreciate Makamu).

South African artists Musa Keys and Tyla have earned prestigious Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certifications in 2024.  

Tyla’s chart-topping hit ‘Water’ achieved platinum status, boosted by a remix featuring Travis Scott that peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. This milestone makes her the highest-charting solo female African artist in history. Additionally, her debut album ‘Tyla’ secured a gold plaque, while the track ‘Truth or Dare’ from the same album also received gold certification.  

Musa Keys gained his first RIAA gold plaque for his contribution to Davido’s global smash hit ‘Unavailable’.  

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The duo joins a distinguished list that includes Nigerian-born American artist Shaboozey, whose single ‘A Bar Song’ became 2024’s top-seller, breaking records as the longest-running No. 1 in Billboard Hot 100 history.

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