Tems Makes History as First Female African Artiste to Hit 1 Billion Spotify Streams

Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has once again cemented her place in music history by becoming the first female African artiste to have a song surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify.

A Milestone Achievement

The groundbreaking feat was achieved with her collaborative hit, ‘Wait For U,’ alongside American rap stars Future and Drake.

Released in 2022, the track samples Tems’ song ‘Higher’ from her 2020 debut EP ‘For Broken Ears’ and quickly became a global sensation.

Breaking Records and Winning Awards

‘Wait For U’ debuted at No.1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making Tems the first African artist ever to debut atop the chart.

The song was also nominated for two Grammy Awards at the 65th Annual Grammys, winning Best Melodic Rap Performance.

Tems’ Ever-Growing Legacy

This milestone further solidifies Tems as one of Africa’s biggest musical exports, proving her impact on the global stage.

With this historic achievement, could Tems be on track to become Africa’s most-streamed female artist of all time? 🚀🎶