Here are four times Tems defied all forms of logic and set new records as an artist in the Nigerian music industry.
Tems has emerged as one of the most influential voices leading the globalization of African music by consistently breaking barriers and setting records that reflect her artistic excellence and exhibit why she is reverred as the leading vibe.
From streaming milestones to prestigious performances, here are four historic records that have shown Tems’s influence in the industry and how she’s slowly shaping the future of the Nigerian music industry:
First African Female Artist to Reach 1 Billion Streams on a Song
Tems made history by becoming the first African female artist to reach 1 billion streams on the digital streaming platform Spotify with a song. This was achieved through her involvement in Future’s hit single WAIT FOR U, on which she was featured alongside popular American rapper, Drake. The song officially surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, marking a major achievement in the streaming era making Tems the first female African artist to reach this milestone.
Set to Make History at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
Tems is poised to set a new record as the first and only African artist to ever perform at the FIFA Club World Cup half time show. Her participation marks a significant cultural milestone for African music on the world stage.
First Nigerian Female Artist to Spend 50 Weeks on the Billboard World Albums Chart
Tems with her debut album, Born in the Wild, achieved an unprecedented 50-week run on the Billboard World Albums chart. This record solidified her position as a leading figure in Nigerian music and a force in global music circles, as she became the first Nigerian female artist to have her album spend 50 weeks on the Billboard World Albums Chart.
Nigerian Artist with the Most Grammy Award Wins
Tems holds the record for the most Grammy wins by a Nigerian artist, securing prestigious awards across categories such as Best Melodic Rap Performance, Best African Music Performance and Best Global Music Performance taking her total tally to three wins the highest for a Nigerian artist in the history of the award ceremony.
