Tems makes history as the first African female artist to achieve seven Billboard Hot 100 entries, tying Burna Boy and Seether
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history as the first African female artist to have seven entries on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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The milestone was achieved after her song “What You Need” debuted at number 93 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100, bringing her total entries to seven.
Tems now ties her compatriot Burna Boy and South African group Seether as the African artists with the most Billboard Hot 100 entries, each with seven.
In 2022, Tems also made history as the first African artist to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with her collaborative track with Future and Drake, “Wait For U.”
Music analysts expect Tems to break the tie with Burna Boy and Seether soon, as her feature on J. Cole’s “Bunce Road Blues” alongside Future is anticipated to debut on the Billboard Hot 100 chart next week.
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The Nigerian singer’s continued rise underscores her growing global influence and marks a milestone moment for African artists in the international music scene.
Mariam Balogun is a contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
