Tems Matches Burna Boy’s Billboard Record

Tems has reached a new milestone in her music career. She now has the same number of songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart as Burna Boy, making them the Nigerian artists with the most entries on the chart. They both have seven songs each.

Her latest song, “What You Need,” is her seventh entry and debuted at number 93 on the chart. This shows how Nigerian music is continuing to grow and gain popularity in the United States.

How Tems Reached Seven Songs on the Chart

Tems achieved this through a mix of hit collaborations and her own solo songs. Her newest charting song comes from her surprise EP Love Is a Kingdom, which she released without any promotion. The project is short, has seven songs, and was mostly written and produced by Tems herself.

Her first Billboard appearance was in 2021 on Wizkid’s hit song “Essence.” Since then, she has stayed on the chart with big international collaborations, including “Wait For U” with Future and Drake, which reached number one.

Her seven Billboard Hot 100 songs include:

• “Wait For U” (with Future & Drake)

• “Essence” remix (with Wizkid & Justin Bieber)

• “Fountains” (with Drake)

• “Free Mind”

• “Move” (with Beyoncé & Grace Jones)

• “Raindance” (with Dave)

• “What You Need”

Burna Boy’s Billboard Success

Burna Boy has also had seven songs on the Billboard Hot 100. He is known for being very consistent and has had at least one song chart in the U.S. every year from 2021 to 2025. One of his biggest solo hits, “Last Last,” is among the most successful Afrobeats songs ever on the chart.

Tems’ Growing Global Fame

Since becoming popular internationally in 2020, Tems has become one of Africa’s biggest music stars. She made history as the first Nigerian female artist to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 with her solo song “Free Mind.” She was also the first Nigerian artist to debut at number one with “Wait For U.”

Her success has earned her major awards, including two Grammy Awards, making her the most awarded Nigerian artist in Grammy history. She is also the first African woman to win the BET Award for Best International Act.

Overall, this new record shows that Tems is continuing to rise globally, with her music being enjoyed by fans all over the world.