Nigerian music sensation Temilade Openiyi, widely recognized as Tems, has officially become Africa’s top-selling female artist, achieving an astounding 20 million units sold worldwide.
Her distinctive, soul-stirring voice has not only dominated the charts but also rewritten the history books, solidifying her place as a global music powerhouse.
Leading the list of her most successful hits is ‘Wait for U,’ her Grammy-winning collaboration with Future and Drake, which alone has sold 8 million units worldwide. Another major milestone in her career is the remix of Wizkid’s ‘Essence,’ featuring Justin Bieber, which has amassed an impressive 6 million units and continues to soar.
Tems’ solo career has been equally remarkable. Her breakout anthem ‘Free Mind,’ from the 2020 EP For Broken Ears, has reached 2.3 million certified units, while ‘Higher,’ from the same project, has surpassed 1.255 million units.
Her influence in the U.S. continues to expand, with ‘Found,’ featuring Brent Faiyaz, surpassing the 1 million mark in America alone. Meanwhile, her 2023 track ‘Me & U’ is rapidly approaching 800,000 units, further cementing her status as a dominant force in the industry.
Her sleeper-hit EP For Broken Ears has made significant strides, selling 500,000 units in the U.S. alone. Other fan-favorite songs such as ‘Damages’ (240,000 units), ‘Replay’ (500,000 units), as well as new releases like ‘Move’ (500,000 units) and ‘Burning’ (100,000 units) continue to push her forward as one of the most influential artists of her generation.
With relentless momentum and an ever-growing global fanbase, Tems is proving that she is not just leading Africa’s music scene—she is commanding the world stage.
