Tems has become the first female artist from Nigeria to have a project certified gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). This prestigious achievement belongs to her 2020 debut EP, “For Broken Ears.” The EP has now surpassed 500,000 units sold in the United States.

“For Broken Ears” is a 7-track project that launched Tems’ career. It includes the hit singles “Free Mind” and “Higher,” both of which became big tunes in the US.

Tems’ international fame truly skyrocketed with her collaboration with Wizkid on the global smash “Essence.” This launched her into superstardom. Singles like “Higher” and “Free Mind” continued to impress on the US charts. “Free Mind” even spent a significant amount of time on the Billboard Hot 100.

This RIAA Gold certification puts Tems in an elite category.

Tems’ ‘For Broken Ears’ has now sold over 500,000 units in the US (@temsbaby). pic.twitter.com/K0xb65XusR

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She joins fellow Nigerians Rema and Wizkid as the only artists from the country to have RIAA-certified projects. Wizkid’s album “Made In Lagos” and Rema’s debut album “Raves & Roses” also achieved gold status.

Tems’ hot streak is showing no signs of stopping. With her highly anticipated debut full-length album, “Born In The Wild,” dropping on June 7th, 2024, she’s poised for even more success. To keep fans buzzing, she’s already released singles like “Me & U,” “Not An Angel,” and the recent “Love Me Jeje,” which samples a classic Nigerian song by Seyi Sodimu & Shaffy Bello.

And there’s more! Tems also has a chance to add to her collection of accolades at the upcoming 2024 BET Awards. She’s nominated for both Best Video Director and Best Gospel/Inspirational Song for her work on “Me & U.” This talented singer, songwriter, and director is definitely an artist to watch!

Nigerian superstar Tems is returning to the stage on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on May 20th, 2024. This will be her second appearance on the show. In 2021, she joined Wizkid to perform their massive hit “Essence,” which has won multiple awards.

Tems is using this appearance to promote her highly anticipated debut album, “Born In The Wild.” The album is set to drop on June 7th, 2024. So, to build excitement, she’s already released several singles. They include “Me & U,” “Not An Angel,” and her most recent, “Love Me Jeje.” “Love Me Jeje” samples a classic song by Seyi Sodimu & Shaffy Bello.

 

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Tems’ rise to fame has been meteoric. Since her breakout collaboration with Wizkid on “Essence” in 2020, she’s become one of Africa’s biggest music stars. Her talent has landed her collaborations with global artists like Beyoncé, Drake, and Future. The latter’s “Wait For U” earned her a Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance.

On top of all that, Tems just received nominations for Best Video Director and Best Gospel/Inspirational Song for “Me & U” at the 2024 BET Awards.

This talented singer, songwriter, and now director is definitely one to watch! Don’t miss Tems performance on “The Tonight Show.” Also, keep an eye out for her debut album coming next month.

Rising star Ayra Starr is the latest Spotify EQUAL and global artist. This makes Ayra Starr the second African artist to be named both an EQUAL Africa and a global artist. Tiwa Savage is the first.

Indeed, this is a major accomplishment for Ayra Starr. She’s been making waves with her Afrobeats hits like “Rush,” “Sability,” and “Rhythm & Blues.” Spotify’s EQUAL programme is all about supporting and empowering female artists in the music industry.

In 2023 alone, Spotify ran 15 EQUAL activations, leading to over 14.8 million new artist discoveries. Additionally, EQUAL artists received a whopping 11,800 editorial playlist placements.

Ayra Starr’s latest song, “Commas,” has already racked up over 35 million streams on Spotify. She recently spoke about her unique musical style and how it’s helped her carve her own space in the industry. She also expressed her excitement about being selected for the EQUAL programme.