Tems units new report for longest-charting solo African music on Billboard Hot 100

Nigerian singer and songwriter Temilade Openiyi, broadly often known as Tems, has achieved a historic milestone, setting a brand new report for the longest-charting solo music by an African act on the United States Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Her hit single “What You Need” has logged its thirtieth consecutive week on the distinguished chart, presently sitting at quantity 33. With this feat, the monitor formally surpasses earlier solo longevity benchmarks set by South African pop star Tyla’s “Water” and Afrobeats artist CKay’s “Love Nwantiti,” each of which recorded 29 weeks on the chart.

“What You Need” beforehand peaked at quantity 29 on the Billboard Hot 100. The monitor has additionally achieved important industrial success throughout different main platforms, reaching primary on Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay and Adult R&B Airplay charts.