Tems Breaks Billboard Record With What You Need
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Her solo single ‘What You Need’ has now spent 30 weeks on the chart after appearing again this week, setting a new record for the longest-charting solo song by an African act.
The new feat sees Tems overtake South African star Tyla’s ‘Water’ and Nigerian Afrobeats singer CKay’s ‘Love Nwantiti’, both of which held the previous record with 29 weeks each on the Hot 100. baec
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According to the latest chart update, ‘What You Need’ is currently placed at number 33, having previously peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100. baec
Beyond the Hot 100, the track has also enjoyed strong performance on other Billboard charts, reaching number one on both the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay and Adult R&B Airplay charts.
