Tems Becomes First African Female Artist to Hit 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

Tems has made history as the first female African artist to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. She achieved this remarkable milestone with her 2022 single “Wait For U”, a collaboration with Future and Drake.

The song, which samples Tems’ track “Higher” from her 2020 album For Broken Ears, not only broke streaming records but also debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, marking a historic first for an African artist.

“Wait For U” garnered two Grammy nominations and won the Best Melodic Rap Performance award.

Additionally, Tems earned her second Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance for her hit “Love Me JeJe” at the 67th Grammys. This achievement solidifies Tems’ status as a trailblazer in the global music scene.

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