Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems has set a new record as the first African female artist to surpass 1 billion streams on a single song on Spotify.
This historic milestone was achieved through Future’s hit single WAIT FOR U, which features Drake and Tems. The song, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, quickly became a global fan favorite and went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance.
For Future, WAIT FOR U marks his fourth song to cross the billion-stream threshold, while Drake, a streaming giant, adds it to his list of 21 songs that have achieved this feat. However, the moment is particularly groundbreaking for Tems, whose rise to international fame has been nothing short of phenomenal.
From her breakout hit Try Me to her chart-topping collaborations with some of the biggest names in music, Tems continues to push boundaries and make history. Her success paves the way for more African female artists to gain global recognition, proving that African talent is taking center stage in the mainstream music industry.
This achievement is not just a win for Tems but a defining moment for African music, solidifying her place as one of the most influential artists of her generation.
