Tems hits 40m Spotify listeners, tops Africa

Nigerian singer Tems has reportedly become the most streamed African artist on Spotify, crossing 40 million monthly listeners.

The Grammy-winning artiste is said to have reached over 40.1 million monthly listeners, placing her ahead of other African acts on the global streaming platform.

Her rise has been driven by a series of successful collaborations and solo releases that continue to gain traction internationally.

Tems gained global recognition after featuring on Essence by Wizkid, and has since worked with top international acts including Drake and Future.

She also contributed to the soundtrack of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, further boosting her global profile.

Tems won a Grammy Award for her role in Future’s hit song Wait for U and has received multiple international nominations.

Her latest milestone highlights the growing global influence of African music, particularly Afrobeats, on streaming platforms.