Nigerian singer and record producer Tems has achieved a major milestone, becoming the African artist with the highest number of monthly listeners on Spotify.
At just 30 years old, Tems now boasts 38.3 million monthly listeners, surpassing South African singer Tyla, who has 38.2 million listeners.
Boost from High-Profile Collaborations
The surge in Tems’ audience is largely attributed to the success of her recent collaborations with international stars J.Cole and Future, as well as her hit single with Dave, Raindance.
These releases have expanded her global reach, cementing her status as a key figure in contemporary Afrobeat and R&B scenes.
Africa’s Top Female Streamed Artist
In addition to her monthly listener record, Tems is also the most-streamed female African artist on Spotify, amassing 4.7 billion streams across all her credits.
Her achievement highlights the growing international appetite for African music and underscores her influence as both a performer and record producer in shaping the global sound of modern African music.