Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems has achieved a landmark feat as her debut studio album, Born in the Wild, becomes the first-ever album by a Nigerian female artist to remain on the Billboard World Albums chart for 50 consecutive weeks.
This impressive milestone highlights the album’s lasting impact and the growing influence of African women in the global music scene. Released in June 2024, Born in the Wild offered a bold, introspective, and genre-blending sound, earning praise for its mix of alternative R&B, Afro-fusion, soul, and soft rock.
Featuring fan-favorite tracks like Love Me JeJe, Unfortunate, and Me & U, the album connected deeply with audiences for its raw emotion, poetic lyrics, and Tems’ signature soulful vocals. Critics lauded it as an audacious and honest debut, while fans around the world embraced its vulnerable storytelling and spiritual undertones.
Since its release, Born in the Wild has consistently stayed on major streaming charts and playlists, with Tems performing on prestigious global stages and leading sold-out shows across continents. Her ability to maintain international appeal while staying true to her Nigerian roots has set her apart in the fast-growing Afrobeats and global music space.
This 50-week run on Billboard World Albums chart is a historic achievement not just for Tems but for Nigerian and African women in music. It signals a new chapter where African female artists are commanding attention and respect on global platforms, breaking barriers, and reshaping the narrative.
With this record, Tems reaffirms her status as one of Africa’s most influential voices. Born in the Wild isn’t just an album, it’s a cultural moment, and Tems is proving herself a force to be reckoned with on the world stage.
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“Born in the Wild” by Tems becomes first ever album by a Nigerian female act to spend 50 WEEKS on the Billboard World Albums chart. 📊🦁 pic.twitter.com/97V4AjVfaw
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