Nigerian singer-songwriter and record producer Tems has released one studio album, three extended plays (EPs), one soundtrack album (alongside Rihanna), and 15 singles (3 of which as a featured artist). In 2020, Tems released her debut EP For Broken Ears, which contained the single "Damages" and later "Free Mind" which impacted US contemporary radio as a single in 2022, it debuted on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 46 and breaking the female record for longest charting number one song on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. In 2021, Tems was featured on the Wizkid's single "Essence". It spawned a remix with Justin Bieber and became the first Nigerian song to chart on Billboard's Hot 100 of which it peaked at number 9 and Global 200 chart. Essence was certified four-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In the same year, Tems released her second EP If Orange Was a Place, after signing with RCA Records.
In 2022, Tems' vocals from her song "Higher" were sampled by Future on his single, "Wait for U", which led to her being credited as a featured artist alongside Drake on the song. It debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first African artist to debut at number one and the second Nigerian artist to top the chart. The song received a 3× platinum certification in the United States and also a platinum certification in the United Kingdom.
In 2023, Tems released the single "Me & U", her first solo single since her second EP, If Orange Was a Place. "Me & U" peaked at number 1 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart and number 34 on the UK Singles Chart, while in the United States, it reached number 10 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.
In June 2024, Tems released her debut 18-track album Born in the Wild.
Albums Studio albums +List of studio albums, with selected details Title Album detailsPeak chart positionsCertification NGR BEL(FL) CAN FRA NLD SWI UK US Born in the Wild Released: 7 June 2024 Label: RCA Formats: Digital download, streaming 3 86 52 74 28 22 25 56 RMNZ: Gold BPI: Silver
Soundtrack albums + List of soundtrack albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications Title Album details Peak chart positions AUS "Needed Me": BEL(FL) CAN FRA GER IRL "Work": http://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p/musicvideo/music/latest/index_test.jsp&ct=240001 NZ SWI UK US Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music from and Inspired By Released: 4 November 2022 Label: Roc Nation, Def Jam, Hollywood Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming 79 50 7 47 73 2 17 31 3 12
Extended plays +List of extended plays, with selected details Title EP detailsPeak chart positionsNGRPOR USWorld For Broken Ears Released: 25 September 2020 Label: Leading Vibe Formats: Digital download, streaming99— — If Orange Was a Place Released: 15 September 2021 Label: Since '93, RCA Formats: Digital download, streaming—— 7 Love Is a Kingdom Released: 21 November 2025 Label: Since '93, RCA Formats: Digital download, streaming30108 2
Singles As lead artist +List of singles as lead artist, with year released and album shown Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album NGRPeaks on the TurnTable Top 100 Chart: "Me & U": "Love Me JeJe": "Burning": "Raindance", "Big Daddy", and "Isaka II (6am)": AUSHit. IRE NLD NZHotPeaks in New Zealand: "Me & U": "Not an Angel": "Love Me JeJe": "What You Need": UK US USR&B/HH USR&B US World "Mr Rebel" 2018 — — — — — — — — — — rowspan="4" "Looku Looku" 2019 — — — — — — — — — — "Try Me" — — — — — — — — — — "These Days" 2020 — — — — — — — — — — "Damages" — — — — — — — — — — TCSN: Gold MC: Gold BPI: Silver For Broken Ears "Crazy Tings" 2021 — — — — — — — — — — If Orange Was a Place "No Woman, No Cry"(with Marvel) 2022 — — — — — — — — — 1 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever "Free Mind" — — — — — — 46 12 4 — BPI: Gold MC: Platinum RIAA: 2× Platinum RMNZ: Platinum For Broken Ears "Me & U" 2023 8 — — — 22 34 — — 12 5 TCSN: Platinum BPI: Platinum MC: Gold SWI: Gold RIAA: Gold RMNZ: Platinum Born in the Wild "Not an Angel" — — — — 28 — — — 23 9 "Love Me JeJe" 2024 14 20 97 92 11 36 — 41 7 5 TCSN: Gold BPI: Gold RMNZ: Platinum Born in the Wild "Burning" 72 — — — — — — — 15 9 "Isaka II (6am)"(with Ciza and Omah Lay) 2025 10 — — — — — — — — — TCSN: Platinum "What You Need" 78 — — — 22 — 29 5 3 — Love Is a Kingdom "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
As featured artist +List of singles as featured artist, with year released, selected chart positions, certifications, and album name shown Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album NGR AUS CAN IRE NZ SWE SWI UK US WW "Know Your Worth" 2020 — — — — — — — — — — "Essence" 2021 — — 30 41 15 — 95 16 9 28 TCSN: 2× Platinum BPI: Platinum MC: 2× Platinum IFPI SWI: Platinum RIAA: 4× Platinum"American certifications – Tems". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 7 July 2026. RMNZ: 2× Platinum Made in Lagos "Wait for U" 2022 — 12 3 21 7 — 34 8 1 2 TCSN: 2× Platinum ARIA: 2× Platinum BPI: 2× Platinum MC: 2× Platinum RIAA: 11× Platinum RMNZ: 3× PlatinumI Never Liked You "Raindance"(Dave featuring Tems) 2025 7 8 25 6 5 4 2 1 42 12 TCSN: Gold ARIA: Platinum BPI: 2× Platinum MC: Platinum IFPI DEN: Platinum AFP: Platinum RMNZ: 2× Platinum SNEP: Gold The Boy Who Played the Harp "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Other charted and certified songs +List of other charted songs, with year released, selected chart positions, certification and album name shown Title Year Peak chart positions Certification Album NGR AUS CAN FRA NZHotPeaks on the New Zealand Hot Singles Chart: "Found": "No.1": "Free Fall": "I Think You're Special": "Big Daddy": UK US USR&B/HH USR&B WW "Higher"2020 — — — — — — — — — — MC: Gold BPI: Silver RIAA: Platinum RMNZ: Platinum For Broken Ears "Fountains"(Drake featuring Tems) 2021 — 36 36 70 — — 26 18 2 26 ARIA: Gold BPI: Silver Certified Lover Boy "Found" — — — — 22 — — — 17 — MC: Gold RIAA: Gold RMNZ: Gold If Orange Was a Place "Move"(Beyoncé featuring Grace Jones and Tems) 2022 — — 72 — — — 55 22 15 53 RIAA: Gold PMB: Platinum Renaissance "No.1"(Tyla featuring Tems) 2024 — — — — 26 — — — 13 — Tyla "Free Fall"(featuring J. Cole) — — — — 23 — — — 11 — Born in the Wild "I Think You're Special"(with Justin Bieber) 2025 — — 80 — 7 — — — — — Swag II "Big Daddy" 63 — — — 39 — — — — — Love Is a Kingdom "Bunce Road Blues"(with J. Cole and Future) 2026 69 — 55 — — 59 34 13 — 75 The Fall-Off "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Guest appearances + List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name Title Year Other artist(s) Album "Falling"2018LadipoeT. A. P (Talk About Poe) "Too Bad"2019 Show Dem Camp, Amaarae "Tales by Moonlight" Show Dem Camp Palm Wine Xpress "Good Time" Lady Donli Enjoy Your Life "Soon"2020 Black Magic "Decided" Odunsi (the Engine) "Trouble" DRB Lasgidi The Pioneers "Peace"MannywellzMirage "Live Life"2022Show Dem CampPalm Wine Music Vol. 3 "Ordinary People (Man-Man Remix)"2024 John Legend Get Lifted (20th Anniversary) "Bunce Road Blues"2026J. Cole, FutureThe Fall-Off
Songwriting and other appearances # Song Year Artist Album Contribution 1 "Hide & Seek" 2022 Stormzy This Is What I Mean Song writing 2 "Lift Me Up"RihannaBlack Panther: Wakanda ForeverSong writing, Background Vocals3"25"2024Rod Wave Last LapSongwriting 4"Need It"2025Justin Bieber Swag IISongwriting, Background vocals
See also :Category:Tems albums :Category:Tems songs
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