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We profile the top 25 female singers under 25 dominating the 2026 music scene, featuring South Africa’s Tyla and global stars like Billie Eilish.

The music industry is undergoing a generational shift. As icons like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift transition into legend status, a fierce, diverse, and digitally native cohort of Gen Z female singers is seizing the mic. In 2026, these are the voices you cannot ignore.
From the streets of Johannesburg to the studios of Los Angeles, the "Under 25" list is dominated by artists who blur genres, master TikTok algorithms, and speak directly to the anxieties and joys of their generation.
Leading the pack for the continent is South Africa’s Tyla. At just 24, the "Queen of Popiano" has transcended her viral "Water" moment to become a global mainstay. Her fusion of Amapiano logs with R&B melodies has cracked the American market, a feat few African artists achieve. She represents the global appetite for African sounds.
These women are not just singers; they are cultural architects. They control their masters, direct their videos, and run empires. In 2026, the future of music is female, fearless, and incredibly young.
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