Tems Makes History As The First African Female Artist To Reach 1 Billion Streams With A Song

Tems has achieved a significant milestone as the first African female artist to surpass 1 billion streams with a song on Spotify.

The song WAIT FOR U by Future, which features Drake and Tems, has reached a significant milestone with over 1 billion streams on Spotify, making Tems the first female African artist to achieve this notable streaming achievement.

Future’s WAIT FOR U gained instant popularity, reaching the top at No. Reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance.

This song marks a significant achievement for Future, as it is his fourth track to surpass 1 billion streams, further cementing his position as a prominent force in the hip-hop genre. Drake, who is already a major force in streaming, can now include WAIT FOR U in his collection of 21 songs that have reached this milestone.

Tems’s rapid ascent to global recognition makes this moment particularly historic for her. Throughout her career, which began in Nigeria, she has maintained a lasting impact through various collaborations with prominent figures in the music industry.

Achieving this milestone is a significant victory not only for Tems but also a pivotal moment for African music, providing a pathway for additional female African artists to become established in the mainstream, thereby demonstrating that Africa has a wealth of talent that will endure.