Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has achieved another milestone on the US Billboard Hot 100 with her hit single, ‘What You Need.’
The song has extended its run on the Billboard Hot 100 to 30 weeks, earning Tems the record for the longest-charting solo song by an African act on the prestigious chart.
‘What You Need’ currently sits at No. 33 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100, surpassing the previous benchmark held by other African acts.
Prompt News reports the song previously reached a peak position of No. 29 on the Hot 100.
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Beyond its performance on the main chart, ‘What You Need’ has also enjoyed significant success on Billboard’s R&B charts, reaching No. 1 on both the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay and Adult R&B Airplay charts.
The latest achievement further adds to Tems’ growing list of international milestones and highlights her continued influence on the global music scene.
