Nigerian superstar Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems, has officially claimed her throne as Africa's top-selling female artist, racking up an astonishing 20 million units sold worldwide.
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter's soulful voice has not only dominated airwaves but also shattered records, cementing her status as a global music powerhouse.
Tems' discography reads like a hit parade, with her collaboration on Future's 'Wait for U' (featuring Drake) leading the charge at a jaw-dropping 8 million units sold worldwide.
The track, which earned her a Grammy for Best Melodic Rap Performance in 2023, remains a fan favorite.
Hot on its heels is the remix of Wizkid's 'Essence', featuring Tems and Justin Bieber, which has moved 6 million units and counting.
Her breakout solo single 'Free Mind' from the 2020 EP 'For Broken Ears' has notched 2.3 million certified units, while 'Higher' from the same project boasts 1.255 million.
The introspective 'Found', featuring Brent Faiyaz, hit the 1 million mark in the U.S. alone, showcasing her growing stateside dominance.
Meanwhile, her 2023 release 'Me & U' has already racked up 800,000 certified units, further solidifying her reign.
Her debut EP 'For Broken Ears' has been a sleeper hit, pulling in 500,000 units in the U.S., with standout tracks like 'Damages' (240,000 certified units) and 'Replay' (another 500,000 in the U.S.) keeping fans hooked.
Her latest moves, including 'Move' and 'Burning' with 500,000 and 100,000 units in the U.S., respectively-prove she's not slowing down.
Add in her cover of 'Love Me Jeje' (250,000 certified units) and another 500,000 units from other album unit sales in the U.S., and it's clear Tems is a force to be reckoned with.
