Tems Becomes Only the 2nd Nigerian Artist on Apple Music’s All-Time Top 500 With Wait For U – Ranks at No. 42
Tems continues to carve out an iconic global legacy. Her contribution to Wait For U – the Grammy-winning hit by Future featuring Drake, has officially earned her a spot at No. 42 on Apple Music’s Top 500 Most Streamed Songs of All Time, making her only the second Nigerian artist ever to appear on this prestigious list.
Originally sampled from her solo track Higher, Tems’ ethereal vocals serve as the emotional centerpiece of Wait For U, elevating it from a rap hit to a genre-blending classic. The song dominated charts upon release in 2022, won Best Melodic Rap Performance at the Grammys, and has now solidified its place as one of the most-streamed songs in global music history.
This achievement doesn’t just spotlight Tems’ contribution to Wait For U – it underscores her role in reshaping what it means to be an African artist in the global space. Alongside Wizkid, she now joins a short list of Nigerian talents who have crossed into the highest echelon of worldwide streaming success.
With this milestone, Tems reaffirms what fans already know: she’s not just breaking barriers – she’s redefining the sound of a generation.
