T-Sean’s Still Waters Surpasses 12.7 Million YouTube Streams as “Stay” Goes Global
Zambian music star T-Sean is celebrating another major milestone as his ninth studio album, Still Waters, has officially surpassed 12,773,000 YouTube streams, cementing its place as one of the biggest projects of his illustrious career.
The album’s remarkable performance is further highlighted by an impressive 700,000 Shazams, demonstrating that listeners are actively discovering and searching for T-Sean’s music across the globe. The figures reflect not only strong streaming numbers but also growing international curiosity about the award-winning artist’s catalogue.
Leading the album’s success is “Stay,” T-Sean’s acclaimed collaboration with Zambian rap queen Xaven. Since its release on 20 April 2026, the song has amassed more than 1,034,115 YouTube views while also recording 99,848 Spotify streams. The collaboration has become one of the standout records from Still Waters, thanks to its infectious blend of Afro-fusion, contemporary R&B, Afrobeats and melodic trap influences.
🌍 International Media Applauds “Stay”
The success of “Stay” has extended far beyond Zambia, attracting attention from respected entertainment publications across multiple continents.
🇧🇷 Roadie Music (Brazil) praised the single for seamlessly blending modern trap production with the warmth of Afrobeats and Afro-pop, while highlighting T-Sean’s decorated career alongside Xaven’s distinctive lyrical delivery.
🇧🇷 Music for All (Brazil) described the collaboration as a delicate fusion of indie R&B, Afrobeats, trap and contemporary R&B, applauding the way T-Sean and Xaven complement each other rather than competing for the spotlight.
🇲🇽 Freim TV (Mexico) profiled T-Sean, born Richard Sean Mulenga, as one of Zambia’s most recognised contemporary artists and among the country’s most internationally active musical exports.
🇺🇸 Foxfire Magazine (United States) celebrated the chemistry between the two artists, describing “Stay” as a warm, groove-driven anthem about loyalty, love and standing by one another through life’s changing seasons.
The widespread international coverage further reinforces T-Sean’s growing influence beyond African borders and showcases the increasing global appeal of Zambian music.
🎧 THE SOUND CHECK
Still Waters is a polished and cohesive body of work that demonstrates T-Sean’s versatility as a singer, songwriter and producer. The album effortlessly blends Afro-pop, dancehall, R&B, Afrobeats and contemporary Zambian sounds, with “Stay” emerging as one of its defining moments.
Xaven’s confident verses perfectly complement T-Sean’s soulful melodies, creating a collaboration that feels authentic, balanced and emotionally engaging.
👀 QUOTABLE MOMENT
“Still Waters is proving that Zambian music has both the quality and global appeal to compete on the international stage.”
📊 ZEDSCOOP RATINGS
🎤 Vocals: 9.5/10
🎹 Production: 9.5/10
🌍 International Impact: 10/10
🔥 Replay Value: 9.5/10
⭐ FINAL SCORE: 9.6/10
🔥 FINAL SCOOP
Surpassing 12.7 million YouTube streams is more than just another milestone for T-Sean—it’s a testament to years of consistency, innovation and artistic excellence. With “Stay” featuring Xaven becoming one of the album’s biggest success stories and earning praise from media outlets in Brazil, Mexico and the United States, Still Waters continues to elevate the profile of Zambian music on the global stage.
As the album’s momentum continues to build, T-Sean once again proves why he remains one of Zambia’s most influential and internationally respected artists.
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