Tems Sets New Record on Billboard Hot 100 With ‘What You Need’
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Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has set a new record for the longest-charting solo song by an African artiste on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Her song, ‘What You Need’, has spent 30 weeks on the prestigious chart, surpassing the previous record of 29 weeks held by South African singer Tyla’s ‘Water’ and Nigerian singer CKay’s ‘Love Nwantiti’.
The achievement further highlights Tems’ growing influence in the international music industry and the increasing presence of African artistes on major global charts.
According to the latest chart update, ‘What You Need’ sits at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100, having peaked at number 29.
The song has also enjoyed success on other Billboard charts, reaching number one on both the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay and Adult R&B Airplay charts.
Tems, who has won a Grammy Award, has continued to gain international recognition through her solo releases and collaborations with other global music stars.
Her latest milestone adds to the growing list of achievements by African artistes on the US music charts.
