Nigerian R&B sensation Tems continues to solidify her dominance in the U.S. music scene as she earns four new RIAA certifications, adding to her growing list of achievements.
Her hit single ‘Free Mind’ has officially gone 2X Platinum, selling 2 million units in the United States. The song made a significant impact on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 46 and enjoying an impressive 26-week run on the chart.
In addition to ‘Free Mind,’ Tems’ ‘Higher’ has also achieved Platinum status after crossing 1 million sales, marking her second Platinum plaque from her breakout debut EP ‘For Broken Ears’.
Other certified tracks include:
• ‘Found’ (feat. Brent Faiyaz)
• ‘Me & U’, which won Best International Act at the BET Awards
Tems’ Historic Grammy Wins
Tems’ latest achievement follows her remarkable success at the 67th Grammy Awards, where she became the first Nigerian artist to win Best African Music Performance with ‘Me & U’. She also made history as:
• The first Nigerian female artist nominated in the Best Global Album category
• The first Nigerian artist to receive a Best R&B Song nomination
Tems’ Global Takeover Continues in 2025
After a massively successful 2024, which saw the release of her debut album and a sold-out world tour, Tems is gearing up for an even bigger 2025.
Despite his own Grammy loss, Davido took to social media to congratulate Tems on her historic win, proving that Nigerian music continues to thrive on the global stage.
