Tems Sets New Record for Longest-Charting Solo African Song on Billboard Hot 100

Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has set a new record for the longest-charting solo song by an African act on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Her hit song, “What You Need,” has spent 30 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing the previous records held by South African singer Tyla’s “Water” and Nigerian Afrobeats singer CKay’s “Love Nwantiti,” both of which spent 29 weeks on the chart.

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According to the latest chart update, “What You Need” sits at number 33, extending its impressive run on the prestigious American music chart.

The song previously peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Beyond its performance on the main chart, “What You Need” has also achieved success on Billboard’s genre-specific charts, reaching number one on both the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay and Adult R&B Airplay charts.

The milestone further highlights Tems’ growing international success and the continued presence of African music on the global music scene.