Tems becomes first Nigerian female artist to sell over 10 million units in U.S with "WAIT FOR YOU"

 

Singer and songwriter Tems has set a historic record, becoming the first female Nigerian artist to sell more than 10 million units in the United States.

The milestone, confirmed on Tuesday by Chart Data on X (formerly Twitter), was driven by her global smash hit “Wait for U” with Future and Drake, which has now surpassed the 10 million sales mark.

The achievement added to Tems’ growing list of international accolades, including a Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance for “Wait for U” and her distinction as the first African female artist to surpass one billion streams on Spotify.

Her meteoric rise began with her feature on Wizkid’s “Essence,” which broke into the Billboard Hot 100 and earned multiple Grammy nominations. Since then, she has won several international honours, including BET Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and a Soul Train Music Award.

Currently on her 2025–2026 world tour, Tems is performing across major cities such as Nairobi, Salvador (Brazil), and Los Angeles, where she will headline at the iconic Dodger Stadium.