Tems Makes History as First African Female Artist to Surpass 1 Billion Spotify Streams with ‘Wait For U’ 

Tems, the Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first African female artist to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. This remarkable feat was accomplished with her collaboration on the hit single ‘Wait For U’ with Future and Drake. Her album ‘Born in the Wild‘ (June 2024) has amassed over 629M streams worldwide and includes her recently awarded Grammy winning single ‘Love Me JeJe’. 

Tems has been captivating audiences worldwide with her unique sound and powerful voice, consistently breaking barriers and setting new records. Her success on Spotify underscores her immense talent and the global appeal of her music. 

In addition to this achievement, Tems has garnered numerous accolades and collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Beyoncé, Wizkid, and Justin Bieber. Her music not only resonates with fans but also highlights the growing influence of African artists on the global stage.