Here are four times TEMS that violates all forms of logic and sets new records in the Nigerian music industry.
Tems has become one of the most influential voices leading the globalization of African music by continuously breaking barriers and setting records to reflect her artistic excellence and show why she is seen as a primary atmosphere.
From streaming milestones to prestigious performances, here are four historical records that show Tems’ influence in the industry and how she slowly shapes the future of the Nigerian music industry:
The first African female artist to reach 1 billion streams in song
Tems made history by becoming the first African female artist to reach 1 billion streams on digital streaming platform Spotify. This is achieved through participation in the future hit single “Hot Singles to You,” which she performed with popular American rapper Drake. The song officially surpassed Spotify’s 1 billion streams, marking a major achievement in the streaming era, making Tems the first female artist to reach this milestone.
Will make history at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
Tems is ready to set a new record, becoming the first and only African artist ever to perform in the FIFA Club World Cup halftime show. Her involvement marks an important cultural milestone in African music on the world stage.
Nigerian female artist spends 50 weeks on Billboard World Album Chart
Tems scored an unprecedented 50-week broadcast on the Billboard World Album Ranking with her debut album, The Wild. The record cemented her position as a leader in the music scene in Nigeria and the power of the global music scene as she became the first Nigerian female artist to spend 50 weeks on the Billboard World Album Rankings.
Nigerian artist wins the highest Grammy Award
Tems holds a record of the most Grammy Awards for a Nigerian artist and has won prestigious awards in categories such as Best Melody Rap Performance, Best African Music Performance and Best Global Music Performance, bringing her total to the highest awards for Nigerian artists in award history.
