Lagos, Nigeria — Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, professionally known as Tems, has made history as the first African female artist to secure seven entries on the prestigious U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The milestone was achieved after her song “What You Need” debuted at No. 93 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100, bringing her total appearances on the chart to seven.
With the achievement, Tems now ties Nigerian superstar Burna Boy and South African rock band Seether as the African acts with the highest number of Billboard Hot 100 entries, at seven each.
Tems previously etched her name in history in 2022 when she became the first African artist to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The chart-topping feat came through her collaboration with Future and Drake on the global hit “Wait For U.”
The singer’s record-breaking run may soon continue. Industry projections suggest that J. Cole’s “Bunce Road Blues,” featuring Tems and Future, is expected to debut on the Billboard Hot 100 next week — a development that could see her surpass her African peers and extend her lead.
Tems’ continued dominance underscores her growing influence on the global music stage and cements her position as one of Africa’s most impactful contemporary artists.
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