Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems, has just unlocked a massive milestone in her skyrocketing career! Her global hit “Wait For U” — a powerful collaboration with Future and Drake — has officially surpassed 1 BILLION streams on Spotify!
This achievement puts Tems in elite company, joining the likes of Wizkid, Rema, and Tyla as part of the exclusive African club to receive Spotify’s Billion Streams Plaque.
The track, originally released in 2022 on Future’s I Never Liked You album, features a soulful sample from Tems’ own song Higher — and it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first African artist to ever debut at the top of the chart!
In 2023, “Wait For U” also earned Tems her first Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance, sealing her place as one of the most influential voices in global music.
From Lagos to the world, Tems is not just representing Afrobeats — she’s redefining it.
