Tems has set a new Billboard Hot 100 record for the longest-charting solo African song after ‘What You Need’ reached 30 weeks on the chart

Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has achieved a new milestone on the Billboard Hot 100 with her hit single, ‘What You Need’.

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The song has now spent 30 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the longest-charting solo African song in the history of the chart, according to the report.

‘What You Need’ is currently ranked No. 33 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The achievement puts Tems ahead of South African singer Tyla’s ‘Water’ and CKay’s ‘Love Nwantiti’, which previously held the solo African longevity mark with 29 weeks each.

The feat further strengthens Tems’ growing record on the global music scene, following the international success of several of her releases.

‘What You Need’ has also topped Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay and Adult R&B Airplay charts.

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Tems has continued to establish herself as one of Africa’s most prominent voices on the global music scene, with her music earning recognition across major international charts and award platforms.