Sadiq Lawal
Nigerian music sensation Temilade Openiyi, widely recognized by her stage name Tems, has surpassed South Africa’s rising star Tyla to claim the title of Africa’s most-listened-to artist on Spotify.
The Grammy-winning vocalist, renowned for her soul-stirring vocals, recently soared to 38.3 million monthly listeners, edging past Tyla’s 38.2 million count. This milestone reinforces her dominance in the global music scene.
The surge in Tems’ streaming numbers stems from her latest tracks, including the refreshing ‘What You Need (Colour Version)’, her fiery collaboration ‘Bounce Road Blues’ with J. Cole and Future, and her hypnotic feature on Decide ‘Raindance’, which continues to dominate playlistsusa worldwide.
With explosive momentum, Tems is on track to shatter the all-time record of 40 million monthly listeners—currently held by Tyla—further solidifying her legacy as a trailblazer for African music.
Beyond this featiusport, she retains her position as the continent’s most-streamed female artist, amassing an staggering 4.7 billion streams across all song credits.
