The track, produced by Tems herself alongside long-time collaborator GuiltyBeatz, debuted at No. 93 back in mid-February after a Colors performance lit the fuse. It has since become the highest-gainer on the chart this week, fuelled by a potent mix of rising streams, radio airplay pickup, and genuine word-of-mouth momentum. The recent chart surge also follows a stretch of high visibility. For an artist who has never chased the obvious pop playbook, this steady ascent reaffirms the quiet referendum that authentic songcraft and cultural resonance still matter. 

“What You Need” is a stripped-down, almost confessional epilogue to a dying relationship—“Your love is not my lifeline, your love is not my home”—delivered in that unmistakable Tems timbre: smoky, wounded, and impossibly intimate. The production is sparse yet expansive, letting her voice carry the weight. 

The timing of the surge is no coincidence either. Tems delivered a breathtaking, curtain-backed performance of the song on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ at the end of March, proving once again that her live presence is every bit as commanding as her studio work. Fresh off her Coachella appearance alongside Justin Bieber and Wizkid, the Lagos-born star is reminding the industry that visibility without substance is temporary, but substance with visibility is unstoppable.

This milestone arrives at a pivotal moment in Tems’ already remarkable trajectory. With “What You Need” marking her seventh Hot 100 entry—and her second solo entry—she became the first African female artist to reach that number, tying her with Burna Boy for the most entries by any African act.

Her résumé already reads like a blueprint for global dominance: the culture-shifting feature on Wizkid’s “Essence” (which cracked the top 10 with Justin Bieber’s remix), her Grammy-winning turn on Future’s “Wait For U” alongside Drake, two Grammy wins total (including Best African Music Performance for “Love Me JeJe”), and contributions to the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack with “No Woman No Cry”.
At No. 56, “What You Need” becomes one of her strongest solo chart showings yet and another marker in a catalogue that continues to expand the possibilities of African music on a global scale. Not by shifting toward the mainstream, but by letting the mainstream meet her where she already stands.

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Olamide was named a 2025 Billboard Global Power Player in recognition of his lasting impact on the industry. As both a prolific artist and founder of YBNL Nation, he has played a pivotal role in championing street-pop and developing stars like Fireboy DML and Asake. From Bariga to Billboard, his decade-long journey reflects a legacy built from the ground up.

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Tems received the Billboard Diamond Award, a nod to her far-reaching artistry and genre-bending presence. Her distinctive voice and songwriting have earned her global acclaim, whether on tracks like Free Mind or through collaborations that continue to expand the boundaries of Afrobeats. In her acceptance speech, she called the moment “a win for every African girl with a dream” and thanked Billboard for spotlighting African voices.

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Teni was also recognised for her bold sound and unmistakable presence in Afropop. Known for her vibrant delivery and genre-fluid style, she continues to bring energy and authenticity to every record.

All three artists expressed gratitude for Billboard’s support in promoting African music and culture, underscoring the platform’s role in elevating the continent’s sound on the global stage.

With these honours, Billboard’s London event celebrated talent that marked a cultural shift and cemented Africa’s place at the heart of the global music conversation.

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The decision of whether or not Asake achieves a Trifecta with his third studio album, is entirely up to individual judgement but commercially ‘Lungu Boy’ continues to prove a success like Asake’s debut and sophomore.

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“Ikigai/Purpose of Life” debuted at the 13th spot on the 9th of July and lasted a week before departing today, the 16th of July. Although Ikigai had a rather short stay, some tracks from the project still sit comfortably on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs Chart. “Ikigai” contains banger tracks that convey the fun side of Olamide as he parties and lives in the moment, reveling in the finer things of life.

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