These are the top 7 actual achievements Tems recorded in 2022 so far.
With so many accomplishments already under his belt, Tems’ 2022 will undoubtedly go down in history as a year to remember.
Tems, who is today a global celebrity and is contracted to the American record label RCA, has so far demonstrated that she is the real deal.
In less than eight months, Tems has already accomplished things that would take many other artists years, if not decades.
The year filled with loads of achievements so far for the superstar.
Tems, who is currently signed to the American record label RCA, is currently a global star and so far has shown she is indeed the real deal.
Tems has already accomplished things that would take many artistes years, if not decades, to accomplish in less than eight months.
Here Are The Top 7 Achievements Recorded By Tems So Far In 2022
1. First African Female Artiste To Debut At Number One On The Billboard Hot 100
Tems is among the significant artists on Future’s ninth studio album, “I Never Liked You.”
On the album, Tems sings the chorus of the song “Wait for U” while Drake raps the verse.
Tems’ vocals from her 2020 single, “Higher,” are sampled in Future’s song.
Tems became the first African female artist to make her debut and be at the top of the charts when the song debuted at number one on the Hot 100.
2. Tems Join A-List Celebrities In New Coca-Cola Campaign
The talented Nigerian singer announced on her social media platforms in May that she has been included in the group of artists chosen for a new Coca-Cola campaign.
The campaign was developed in partnership with Universal Music Group and its artists to create the largest music platform for up-and-coming artists. The sixth artist is from the Universal Music Publishing Group, while the other five are from the Universal Music Group.
Tems, Ari Lennox, Griff, the K-Pop girl trio TRI.BE, Ekin Beril, Mariah Angeliq, and Tesher are among the celebrities on the list.
The musicians came together to perform a cover of Queen’s 1986 single “A Kind of Magic.”
3. Tems Bags Two BET Awards – Becoming The 1st Nigerian Female To Win ‘Best International Act’ At BET Awards
Tems was nominated for three 22nd BET Awards categories. Best international act, best collaboration, and best new artist are some of the categories.
She comfortably defeated Fireboy DML, Little Simz, and numerous other musicians to win two of the three awards, including best collaboration for her performance on Wizkid’s song “Essence.”
She became the first Nigerian woman to win the prize, which has previously gone to Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, Ice Prince, D’banj, and 2Baba, among six other Nigerians.
4. Tems features on ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ soundtrack
Tems, a Nigerian superstar, was announced as the vocalist of the “No Woman, No Cry” soundtrack for the Black Panther film “Wakanda Forever” on June 24.
A Nigerian singer joined the more than 70 artists who have recorded No Woman, No Cry by Bob Marley (1974).
The first teaser trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever from Marvel Studios, which debuted on July 24 at San Diego Comic-Con, prominently features the Afrobeats singer’s voice and Bob’s lyrics.
5. The First Female Nigerian Artiste To Make Solo Debut On Billboard Hot 100
On July 25, 2020, Tems’ solo song “Free Mind,” from her “Broken Ears EP,” made its debut on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Tems made her fourth appearance on the famous Billboard Hot 100 chart at the time, reaching her peak at No. 90.
She made history in the Nigerian music industry by becoming the nation’s first female artiste.
6. Tems Hits Number 1 Spot On The Billboard Charts With Cover Of “No Woman No Cry”
With his spectacular rendition of the song “No Woman, No Cry” from the Black Panther film “Wakanda Forever,” Tems debuted at the top of the Billboard Charts.
Tems becomes the first musician from Nigeria to have a solo song reach the top spot on the Billboard Charts.
7. Tems Becomes The Nigerian Artiste With The Most Billboard Hot 100 Appearances
Tems established her status as the leading vibe once more by setting a new record for the most Billboard Hot 100 appearances by a Nigerian artist.
Following the entry of Beyonce’s Move, which she features on the Billboard charts, the star unlocked this new height.
With this achievement, it becomes Tems’ third song to be listed on the charts. She now shares the distinction with Wizkid, a fellow Essence collaborator, as the second Nigerian musician to do this.
Other songs with Tems featured on them that have reached this milestone are Future’s Wait 4 U and Wizkid’s Essence.