Tems Makes Billboard History as ‘What You Need’ Breaks African Solo Song Record
Tems Makes Billboard History as ‘What You Need’ Breaks African Solo Song Record Nigerian singer Tems has achieved another major career milestone after her song What You Need spent 30 weeks on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it the longest-charting solo song by an African artiste in the chart’s history, according to recent entertainment reports. The achievement places the Grammy-winning singer ahead of the previous 29-week marks held by South African singer Tyla’s Water and Nigerian artiste CKay’s Love Nwantiti. For Tems, whose music has continued to attract listeners around the world, the milestone highlights the power of consistency and the growing presence of African artistes in the international music industry. How ‘What You Need’ Made History Unlike songs that become instant hits and quickly disappear from the charts, What You Need has maintained a presence on the Billboard Hot 100 over an extended period. The song reached the 30-week milestone in October 2026. Reports at the...