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Tems Makes History as First African Female Artist to Surpass 1 Billion Spotify Streams

Nigerian Singer, Tems has unlocked a new milestone in her music career by becoming the first African female artist to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. This milestone comes with the success of "WAIT FOR U," a track by Future featuring both Tems and Drake. The song not only garnered widespread popularity, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, but also earned a Grammy Award for Best Melodic […]

todayFebruary 17, 2025 21

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Tems Makes History as Africa’s First Female MLS Club Owner, Expands Influence into Football

Nigerian music sensation Tems has broken barriers by becoming the first African female owner of a Major League Soccer (MLS) team. Through a partnership with San Diego FC, she has joined the club's ownership group, marking a significant step in the intersection of sports and entertainment. The announcement was made just weeks before San Diego FC's highly anticipated MLS debut against LA Galaxy. The club’s first home game is set […]

todayFebruary 14, 2025 34

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Afrobeats

Tems Set to Headline Billboard’s The Stage Concert in London

Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Tems is all set to headline Billboard’s iconic The Stage concert 2025 to be held at SXSW London. Scheduled for June 5, 2025, this event will mark the debut of Billboard's The Stage concert series across the Atlantic. Fans can expect an unforgettable night of Afro-fusion hits at the legendary Troxy venue in Shoreditch, London. Billboard’s president, Mike Van, in a press statement, expressed his excitement over […]

todayFebruary 12, 2025 15

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Afrobeats

The Unstoppable Tems: A Digital Marketer Turned Grammy-Winner

Seven years after she quit that job as a digital marketer, Tems won her second Grammy for the 2025 Best African Music Performance award. In a relatively short span of her career, she has become one of the most influential figures in the global music scene, propelling Afrobeats into international acclaim. But how did Tems go from working in marketing to winning the prestigious Grammy Award? Early Life and Career […]

todayFebruary 5, 2025 14

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Afrobeats

Grammys 2025: Tems Wins Best African Music Performance

Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer, Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems, has won the 67th Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance. Tems earned her second Grammy after her song Love Me JeJe, beat Tomorrow by Yemi Alade, MMS by Asake featuring Wizkid, Sensational by Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay, and Higher by Burna Boy and emerged victorious in the Best African Music Performance Category. Tems during her acceptance […]

todayFebruary 3, 2025 14

Afrobeats

Tems Triumphantly Concludes North American Leg of ‘Born in the Wild’ Tour with Heartfelt Gratitude.

 Grammy-winning artist Tems has successfully wrapped up the North American segment of her world tour, Born in the Wild. Celebrating the milestone, she took to Instagram to express her joy and appreciation for her fans, team, and family. The tour, which began in Miami in August 2024, featured performances of hits like “Not An Angel” and “Damages.” Now, fans eagerly await the tour's upcoming legs in Australia and Africa. In […]

todayOctober 14, 2024 17 1

Afrobeats

Ayra Starr and Tyla Dominate 2024 MTV EMA Nominations: Full List of African Stars in the Spotlight

Nigerian sensation Ayra Starr and South African artist Tyla have both bagged four nominations each for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), underscoring the rising global influence of African artists. Ayra Starr earned nominations in categories like Best New Artist, Best Afrobeats, and Best African Act, competing alongside Burna Boy, Asake, Rema, and Tems. Tyla also shined with nominations in major categories, including Best R&B and Best Afrobeats. The […]

todayOctober 9, 2024 25

Afrobeats

Grammy Buzz: Nigerian Artists Submit Projects for 2025 Awards—Burna Boy, Rema, Tems & More in the Race

With the 2025 Grammy Awards fast approaching, Nigerian music heavyweights have submitted their projects for consideration, showcasing the country's growing influence on the global stage. Artists like Rema, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Tems, and Asake are in the running for various categories including Best Global Music Album, Song of the Year, and Best African Music Performance. The Nigerian music industry has increasingly gained recognition at the Grammys. This year, submissions […]

todayOctober 7, 2024 28

Afrobeats

Tems’ ‘Born in the Wild’ album debuts on UK album charts

This marks the first time Tems has charted in the UK, and her album has also achieved the highest peak for a Nigerian female act on the chart. Released on June 7, Born in the Wild has been gaining momentum globally, with the album reaching #1 in 22 countries on Apple Music just two days after its release. The album's success is testament to Tems' international appeal and her ability to transcend […]

todayJune 11, 2024 17

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