Nigerian singer-songwriter Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first female African artist to amass over 1 billion streams on Spotify. This remarkable feat was accomplished through her collaboration with American artists Future and Drake on the 2022 hit single “Wait For U.”
“Wait For U,” which samples Tems’ song “Higher” from her 2020 debut EP For Broken Ears, debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart upon its release. This achievement made Tems the first African artist to debut atop this prestigious chart.
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The track further garnered critical acclaim, earning two nominations at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Rap Song and Best Melodic Rap Performance, with a win in the latter category.
Tems’ groundbreaking success with “Wait For U” underscores her significant impact on the global music scene and highlights the growing international recognition of African artists in mainstream music.
