Tems Achieves New Career Benchmark On Spotify

Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems has achieved a significant career milestone by obtaining 20.32 million monthly listeners on Spotify, a personal best for her on the streaming service.

This achievement solidifies her position as one of Nigeria’s most prominent global music stars.

Tems has now become the second most-listened-to Nigerian artist on Spotify, reflecting her growing international influence and distinctive sound. The Grammy-winning artist has captivated global audiences with a blend of Afrobeats, R&B, and alté in both her solo projects and notable collaborations.

From her breakout track Try Me to chart-topping hits like Wizkid’s Essence and Future’s Wait for U, which features Drake, Tems’ discography keeps on propelling Nigerian music further onto the global scene.

Her recent accomplishment demonstrates the increasing global interest in African music and highlights her position as a pathfinder among the emerging group of Afrobeats artists. It’s clear that Tems’ music is resonating globally, and her impact is still expanding as she gears up for further releases and live performances on international stages.

Tems reaches a new all-time high on Spotify with 20.32M monthly listeners.

— She’s currently the 2nd Nigerian artist with the most monthly listeners on the platform. pic.twitter.com/YFn7ST1GL8

— The Debut Hub (@thedebuthub) September 17, 2025