Tems has once again etched her name deeper into the history books of Nigerian music.
The singer-songwriter has now tied Burna Boy for the most Billboard Hot 100 entries by a Nigerian artist, thanks to her latest chart appearance.
Her newest entry, “What You Need,“ becomes her seventh song to crack the prestigious U.S. chart, placing her alongside the African Giant, who previously held the record alone.
With both artists now sitting on seven Hot 100 entries each, the milestone further underlines the growing influence of Nigerian music on the global stage, particularly in the United States.
This latest achievement continues a journey defined by both blockbuster collaborations and standout solo moments. Tems’ seventh entry comes from ‘What You Need,’ the sixth track off ‘Love Is a Kingdom,’ her surprise EP released on November 21 via RCA Records.
The project arrived quietly, with no prior announcement, guest features, or heavy promotional rollout. Clocking in at just under 20 minutes, the seven-track EP was written and largely produced by Tems herself. On the chart, ‘What You Need’ makes its debut at No. 93.
Tems first appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2021 with Wizkid’s global hit ‘Essence.’ Since then, she has remained a familiar name on the chart, driven largely by high-profile features, most notably ‘Wait For U’ with Future and Drake, which debuted at No. 1.
Her growing list of Billboard Hot 100 entries now includes:
- ‘Wait For U’ feat Future & Drake
- ‘Essence’ remix feat Wizkid & Justin Bieber
- ‘Fountains’ feat Drake
- ‘Free Mind’
- ‘Move’ feat Beyonce & Grace Jones
- ‘Raindance’ feat Dave
- ‘What You Need’ (Latest Entry)
By matching Burna Boy’s record, Tems not only celebrates a personal milestone but also reinforces the steady rise of Nigerian artists on one of the world’s biggest music charts, a sign that the wave is far from slowing down.