Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has set a new record for the longest-charting solo song by an African artiste on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Her hit single, What You Need, has spent 30 weeks on the chart, surpassing the previous mark of 29 weeks achieved by South African singer Tyla’s Water and Nigerian artiste CKay’s Love Nwantiti.
The achievement further strengthens Tems’ presence on the international music scene, with What You Need continuing to attract attention in the United States.
The song was listed at number 33 on the chart in the reported update, having previously peaked at number 29.
Beyond its performance on the Billboard Hot 100, the track has also reached number one on Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay and Adult R&B Airplay charts, highlighting its success across multiple formats.
The milestone adds to Tems’ growing list of international achievements and reflects the sustained chart performance of her music.
By extending its run beyond the previous 29-week benchmark, What You Need has established a new longevity record for a solo song by an African artiste on the Billboard Hot 100.
