Nigerian singer and songwriter Tems has set a historic record, becoming the first female Nigerian artist to sell more than 10 million units in the United States.

The songbird confirmed the milestone which was driven by her global smash hit “Wait for U” with Future and Drake, which has now surpassed the 10 million sales mark by Chart Data on X (formerly Twitter).

The achievement added to Tems’ growing list of international accolades, including a Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance for “Wait for U” and her distinction as the first African female artist to surpass one billion streams on Spotify.

Her meteoric rise began with her feature on Wizkid’s “Essence,” which broke into the Billboard Hot 100 and earned multiple Grammy nominations. Since then, she has won several international honours, including BET Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and a Soul Train Music Award.

Her record-breaking achievement follows Wizkid’s, who remains the first Nigerian male artist to hit the milestone when his feature on Drake’s “One Dance” was certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2022.

Currently on her 2025–2026 world tour, Tems is performing across major cities such as Nairobi, Salvador (Brazil), and Los Angeles, where she will headline at the iconic Dodger Stadium.