Temilade Openiyi, better known by her stage name Tems, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who becomes the first African artist to debut No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100.
History made as Nigerian Afrobeat and RnB songstress, Tems, becomes the 1st and only Nigerian woman to debut No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 with the track ‘Wait For U‘ gotten from the American rap titan, Future’s Album titled “I never liked you”.
The Billboard #Hot100 top 10 (chart dated May 14, 2022).
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Billboard confirmed the news via Twitter even though it is yet to be updated on the chart to reflect changes.