Tems Becomes First African Female Artist to Reach 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

Nigerian singer Tems has made history as the first African female artist to achieve 1 billion streams on Spotify, setting a new milestone in the global music industry.

Record-Breaking Achievement

Tems reached this remarkable feat with her collaboration on Wait For U, a joint single with Future and Drake. The track, which samples her 2020 song Higher from the EP For Broken Ears, has now surpassed 1 billion streams on the platform.

Chart Success and Grammy Wins

Upon its release in 2022, Wait For U debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking the first time an African artist achieved this milestone. The song also earned two Grammy nominations and won the award for Best Melodic Rap Performance.

Continued Recognition

Tems’ success continues to soar, as she recently won her second Grammy at the 67th Grammy Awards for Best African Music Performance with her hit Love Me JeJe.

Her groundbreaking achievements cement her status as a trailblazer in the African music scene, gaining global recognition for her artistry and talent.