3 Records only Tems holds as a Nigerian in the music industry
Here are the top records only Tems, as a Nigerian, holds in the music industry today on the global stage.
2026 has been an incredible year for the multiple award-winning singer and performer Tems, as she has carved a niche for herself while taking on the new role of the face of Afrobeats on the global stage. These are not just mere words of mouth, as Tems has the numbers as well as the records to back this up and with this in mind, we have compiled a list of the three top records only she holds as a Nigerian in the music industry to date.
Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems has continued to break barriers and redefine global success for African female artists. From dominating international charts to earning prestigious awards, the Grammy-winning star has consistently achieved milestones that set her apart in the Nigerian music industry.
Here are three major records only Tems currently holds.
1. First African Female Artist With Seven Billboard Hot 100 Entries
Tems made history as the first African female artist to record seven entries on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100 chart, further cementing her status as one of Africa’s biggest global music exports.
Her Billboard Hot 100 entries include Essence by Wizkid featuring Tems, which became a global hit and peaked inside the top 10; Wait For U with Future and Drake, which debuted at No. 1; Free Mind, her breakout solo record; Move with Beyoncé and Grace Jones; Found featuring Brent Faiyaz; Love Me JeJe; and Higher, which gained renewed international success years after its release.
The feat highlights Tems’ consistency in reaching international audiences and places her in elite company among African artists.
2. First Nigerian Female Artist to Win Grammy Awards
Tems holds the record as the first Nigerian female artist to win Grammy Awards, a groundbreaking feat in Nigeria’s music history.
She earned her first Grammy for Wait For U in the Best Melodic Rap Performance category, becoming the first Nigerian woman to receive the prestigious honour. She later expanded her Grammy success, cementing her place among Nigeria’s most decorated contemporary artists.
Her achievement represents a major breakthrough for female artists in Nigeria, showing that global recognition is possible at the highest level.
3. First Nigerian Female Artist to Surpass 1 Billion Spotify Streams
Tems also became the first Nigerian female artist to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify, once again solidifying dominance in the global streaming era.
The milestone was powered by a combination of successful solo songs and international collaborations, reflecting her massive worldwide appeal. With listeners spanning continents, Tems has positioned herself as one of Africa’s most-streamed female artists and a leading face of Afrobeats globally.
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