Popular Nigerian singer Tems has achieved yet another historic milestone. She recently set a new record for the longest-charting solo song by an African act on the United States Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Her hit single “What You Need” has logged its 30th consecutive week on the prestigious chart, currently sitting at number 33.
With this feat, the track officially surpasses previous solo longevity benchmarks set by Tyla’s “Water” and CKay’s “Love Nwantiti,” both of which recorded 29 weeks on the chart.
“What You Need” previously peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Temilade rose to international fame after featuring on Wizkid’s 2020 hit “Essence,” which became the first Nigerian song to break into the Billboard Hot 100 top 10. Tems went on to co-write Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up” for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” in 2022, a song that earned Golden Globe and Oscar nominations.
She was also featured on Beyoncé’s “Move” and has become one of the most sought-after African artists globally.
In June 2024, the songstress released her debut album “Born in the Wild,” which peaked at No. 56 on the Billboard 200 – the highest chart position for a Nigerian female artist at the time.
The album also produced hits like “Love Me JeJe,” which earned her a Grammy in 2025 for Best African Music Performance.
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