Tems Becomes First Nigerian Female Artist to Sell Over 10 Million Units in U.S

Award-winning singer and songwriter Tems has made history, becoming the first Nigerian female artist to surpass 10 million certified sales units in the United States.

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

The record adds to Tems’ growing list of international accolades. She previously won a Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance with “Wait for U” and became 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, Tems has collected prestigious awards including BET Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and a Soul Train Music Award.

Currently, the Afrobeats star is on her 2025–2026 world tour, with performances scheduled across major cities such as Nairobi, Salvador (Brazil), and Los Angeles, where she is set to headline at the iconic Dodger Stadium.

The achievement marks yet another milestone for Nigerian music’s growing global dominance and cements Tems’ position as one of Africa’s most influential voices in the industry.