Nigerian star Tems, born Temilade Openiyi, has reached a new career high, becoming the African artist with the most monthly listeners on Spotify.
The 30-year-old singer and producer now boasts 38.3 million monthly listeners on the streaming platform, edging past South African sensation Tyla, who currently sits at 38.2 million.
The spike in Tems’ numbers didn’t happen by accident. Her recent international collaborations, including projects with J. Cole and Future, have further amplified her global reach. Add her hit track “Raindance” with British rapper Dave, and it’s clear she’s enjoying a strong run on the charts and playlists alike.
Beyond the monthly listener milestone, Tems also holds another impressive record. She remains the most-streamed female African artist on Spotify, amassing 4.7 billion streams across all credits.
With her steady rise and expanding international footprint, the numbers suggest that Tems’ global dominance is not slowing down anytime soon.
🚨 Tems reaches a new all-time high on Spotify with 38.34 MILLION monthly listeners.
— She’s currently the #1 African artist by monthly listeners on the platform. pic.twitter.com/WLJdGAG7GE
— THE DEBUT HUB (@thedebuthub) February 22, 2026
In other news, Tems and Burna Boy have etched their names deeper into music history, surpassing South African rock band Seether for the most appearances by African acts on the Billboard Hot 100.
For Tems, the milestone adds to what has already been a remarkable year. She has now secured three Hot 100 entries in 2026 alone: “Raindance” with Dave, “What You Need,” and the newly charting “Bounce Road Blues.” No other African artist has recorded more entries on the chart this year.
Burna Boy, on the other hand, has extended an extraordinary streak. The Grammy winner becomes the first African artist to place a song on the Billboard Hot 100 for six consecutive years.