Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems has been awarded Spotify’s Billion plaque after her collaboration with Future and Drake on the hit song Wait For U surpassed one billion streams on the platform. This milestone places her alongside Afrobeats stars like Wizkid, Rema, and Tyla who have also reached the billion-stream mark.
The track, released in 2022, brought Tems widespread international acclaim, making her the first African artist to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The song’s success also earned her a Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance in 2023.
Tems’ achievement highlights her growing influence in global music and reinforces the rising dominance of African artists on major international streaming and chart platforms.
