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Viral banger ‘Tshwala Bam’ surpasses 8m global Spotify streams

- KARISHMA DIPA karishma.dipa@inl.co.za

IN JUST under a month, Tshwala Bam, the hit song by TitoM and Yuppe which also features S.N.E and EeQue, has officially surpassed eight million streams globally on Spotify.

The viral track, which has garnered widespread interactio­n from prominent figures worldwide, has become the fastest amapiano song released in 2024 to achieve this milestone.

This highlights the single’s ability to captivate audiences across continents as it continues to shatter records and redefine the amapiano landscape.

“The track’s unparallel­ed success, marked by its infectious rhythms and hypnotisin­g vocals, underscore­s its status as a cultural phenomenon and a global sensation,” a statement said.

Tshwala Bam has recorded over 100K daily streams on 14 occasions since its release and has become the fastest song by a South African artist in history to secure a Top 20 entry.

The viral amapiano anthem also maintains its position at No 1 on the South African Spotify daily chart with 100 37K streams.

“This remarkable achievemen­t marks its 26th consecutiv­e day atop the chart, a testament to its enduring popularity and unwavering appeal.”

To add to Tshwala Bam’s appeal, the song has even sparked a viral TikTok dance challenge.

World-renowned singer-songwriter Jason Derulo, together with Larry and Laurent Bourgeois, who are also known as the Les twins and have danced for Beyoncé, are among those who jumped onto the online trend.

Their rendition of the Tshwala Bam dance craze on TikTok video has received around 61 million views.

Meanwhile, Chris Brown, Tyla, Kai Cenat, Lamiez Holworthy, Jayda Wayda and Saucy Santana have also since shown the South African track some love on social media.

“Their involvemen­t underscore­s the track’s universal appeal and its ability to transcend borders,” the statement said.

“As Tshwala Bam continues to make waves globally, its legacy as a groundbrea­king hit is firmly establishe­d.”

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