Tems becomes first female African artiste to earn Diamond single in US
Nigerian singer Tems has become the first female African artist to earn a Diamond-certified single in the United States for her collaboration on 'Wait For U'. She joins Wizkid as the only African artists to achieve this RIAA milestone.
Why it matters
This achievement marks a significant milestone for African artists in the global music industry and highlights the growing influence of Afrobeats.
Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has become the first female African artist to earn a Diamond single in the United States. Her collaborative hit with Future and Drake, 'Wait For U,' was recently certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America, RIAA, for selling over 10 million units in the U.S.
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