TEMS BECOMES FIRST AFRICAN FEMALE ARTIST TO CLINCH DIAMOND SINGLE IN US

Nigerian singer Tems has etched her name in history by becoming the first African female artist to earn a Diamond-certified single in the United States.

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awarded the Diamond plaque for her hit collaboration “Wait For You” with Drake and Future, signifying over 10 million equivalent units sold and streamed in the US market.

Tems expressed deep gratitude in a social media post, dedicating the achievement to African artists and fans worldwide. “This one is for every girl who dared to dream big. We are making history,” she wrote.

The milestone further elevates Tems’ global profile and highlights the rising influence of Afrobeats on the international music scene. It also opens new doors for African talents seeking major success in the US.

Congratulations have poured in from fellow artists, industry executives, and fans celebrating this groundbreaking feat for Nigerian and African music.