Tems makes history as first female Nigerian artiste to make solo debut on Billboard Hot 100

Nigerian songstress, Temilade Openiyi professionally known as Tems, has achieved a huge career milestone.

She has debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with her solo hit song “Free Mind” off her For Broken Ears EP.

Tems’ feat has edged her name in history as the first female Nigerian artiste to make the Billboard 100 charts solo debut.

She peaked at No. 90, making it her fourth time appearing on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100 chart.

”.@temsbaby’s “Free Mind” debuts at No. 90 on this week’s #Hot100,” Billboard wrote.

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.@temsbaby‘s “Free Mind” debuts at No. 90 on this week’s #Hot100.

— billboard charts (@billboardcharts) July 25, 2022

Meanwhile, the news was announced after the trailer for Marvel’s Black Panther sequel, “Wakanda Forever” which features her song as a soundtrack.