Nigerian singer, Tems becomes first African female artist with seven Billboard Hot 100 entries

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Tems, has become the first African female artiste to record seven entries on the United States Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The Nigerian singer secured this record after her track “What You Need” entered the chart at number 93 this week.

This latest entry brings her total count to seven, placing her in a three-way tie with Burna Boy and the South African band, Seether, for the most appearances by any African act in the chart’s history.

In 2022, she made history as the first African artist to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with her collaborative hit “Wait for U,” featuring Future and Drake.

J. Cole’s “Bunce Road Blues” featuring Tems and Future, is set to debut on the Billboard Hot 100 chart next week.