Internationally acclaimed Nigerian artist Tems has been honored with a new plaque from Spotify in recognition of her hit track Wait For U crossing the remarkable milestone of 1 billion streams.
The track, which features American rap heavyweights Future and Drake, marks a major milestone in Tems’ rapidly ascending global career.
Originally released as part of Future’s I Never Liked You album, Wait For U blends Afrobeats-infused vocals from Tems with Drake’s signature melodic rap and Future’s introspective verses. The track quickly became a worldwide hit, resonating with millions for its emotional depth and cross-genre appeal.
The billion-stream achievement not only celebrates the song’s global success but also reinforces Tems’ growing influence as one of Africa’s most powerful musical exports. With this plaque from Spotify, Tems continues to break barriers and set new standards for African artists on the international stage.
🚨 New Plaque from Spotify for Tems in recognition of "Wait For U" crossing 1 BILLION streams 🔥👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/OvwEYfO0gE
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