Nigerian music sensation, Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems, has firmly claimed her place at the top as Africa’s #1 selling female artist, amassing a staggering 20 million units sold worldwide.
Her Grammy-winning voice, a soulful blend of emotion and power, has not only captured the hearts of listeners but also shattered records, establishing her as a global music titan.
Tems’ collaboration on Future’s ‘Wait for U’ (featuring Drake) has led the charge, racking up a mind-blowing 8 million units sold globally.
This track, which earned her a Grammy for Best Melodic Rap Performance in 2023, remains a fan favorite and an iconic milestone in her career.
But she didn’t stop there – the remix of Wizkid’s ‘Essence,’ featuring Tems and Justin Bieber, has sold over 6 million units and continues to soar.
Her breakthrough solo single, ‘Free Mind’ from the 2020 EP For Broken Ears, has earned 2.3 million certified units, with ‘Higher’ from the same EP boasting 1.255 million.
The introspective ‘Found,’ featuring Brent Faiyaz, hit 1 million units in the U.S. alone, further solidifying her growing presence in the States.
Tems’ 2023 release, ‘Me & U,’ is already making waves, with 800,000 certified units sold, showing that her reign is far from over.
Her debut EP For Broken Ears continues to impress, pulling in 500,000 units in the U.S., with hits like ‘Damages’ (240,000 certified units) and ‘Replay’ (500,000 units) keeping fans coming back for more.
And the hits keep coming – ‘Move’ and ‘Burning’ have already sold 500,000 and 100,000 units in the U.S. respectively, proving Tems is on an unstoppable rise.
Even her cover of ‘Love Me Jeje’ (250,000 certified units) and another 500,000 units from other album sales in the U.S. only cement her legacy.
Tems is not just a star – she’s a global phenomenon, and her journey has only just begun!
