Tyla and Wizkid have scored a major win with their new single “Dynamite.” The track debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart, making it the highest new entry of 2025 so far. The strong start reflects both artists’ pull with listeners in the American market and the steady rise of Afrobeats as a global sound.
The collaboration
Produced by P.Priime, Dynamite blends Afrobeats, Amapiano, and R&B, pairing Tyla’s melodic delivery with Wizkid’s effortless flow. Tyla, who made global history with “Water,” continues to build on her momentum, while Wizkid extends his catalog of international hits. Together, they’ve created a track that works as both a streaming favorite and a dance-floor record.
The visuals that amplified it
The official video, released on August 4 and directed by Nabil, reinforced the song’s early buzz. Its cinematic framing and performance shots quickly circulated online, supported by weeks of teasers and fan speculation leading up to the release. By the time the video dropped, excitement around the collaboration was already high, fueling even stronger streaming numbers.
Billboard chart impact
The Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart tracks the performance of Afrobeats singles across streaming and sales in the American market. For Dynamite to debut this high signals immediate demand and streaming strength from the start. While many Afrobeats songs usually climb gradually, the instant impact of this release shows the weight both Tyla and Wizkid carry as global acts.
How “Dynamite” performed beyond Billboard
The single also made waves across streaming platforms and other charts. On Spotify Nigeria’s Top Songs Chart, it pulled in 385,000 first-week streams, debuting at No. 3. Globally, it has already surpassed 10.8 million Spotify streams, putting it among Tyla’s strongest openings this year. On Apple Music, Dynamite climbed to #1 in 15 countries and broke into the Top 150 in the UK, marking Tyla’s growing reach in Europe. The track also debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart, reached No. 13 on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 100, and landed at No. 18 on New Zealand’s Hot Singles chart, a spread that shows its cross-continental pull.
Why it matters
For Tyla, the debut builds on her breakout year and positions her as a key face of Afrobeats’ new generation. For Wizkid, it’s another addition to a catalog that already includes some of the most recognized Afrobeats records globally. Together, their collaboration represents how cross-generational pairings within the genre can deliver results on a global scale.
What’s next
As ‘Dynamite’ finds its place on Billboard, attention will be on how far it climbs in the coming weeks. If streaming momentum continues, the track could secure a long run within the Top 10. For fans, the success of the debut is already proof of Afrobeats’ expanding influence in the U.S., and both artists’ ability to lead that charge.
