Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history as the first African female artist to secure seven entries on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The milestone was achieved after her song “What You Need” debuted at number 93 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100, raising her total appearances on the prestigious chart to seven.
With this achievement, Tems now ties with fellow Nigerian star Burna Boy and South African rock band Seether as the African artists with the highest number of Billboard Hot 100 entries.
Tems previously set another record in 2022 when she became the first African artist to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. She accomplished the feat through her collaboration with Future and Drake on the hit song “Wait For U.”
Music analysts believe the singer could soon move ahead of Burna Boy and Seether. J. Cole’s upcoming track “Bunce Road Blues,” which features Tems and Future, is widely expected to debut on the chart next week.
The development further highlights Tems’ growing global influence and her role in promoting African music on the international stage.
Since breaking into the mainstream, the singer has continued to earn recognition for her unique sound, powerful vocals, and cross-genre collaborations, solidifying her place among the world’s leading music stars.
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