Tems Secures Fourth Gold in France as “Me & U” Achieves SNEP Certification
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Tems continues her steady European ascent as her 2023 single ‘Me & U’ secures Gold certification in France, marking her fourth song to achieve the milestone in the region.
The certification, issued by France’s SNEP (Syndicat National de l’Édition Phonographique), signals and reflects sustained listener engagement in one of Europe’s most historically receptive markets for African music. For Tems, whose rise has been defined by quiet consistency, it’s another confirmation that her approach travels.
Released on October 5, 2023, “Me & U” arrived after a noticeable creative pause, carrying a restrained but immersive energy. Built on soft percussion and layered emotion, the record leaned fully into her strengths of intimacy, control, and a voice that feels both distant and deeply present. It would later sit as a defining piece on her 2024 project ‘Born in the Wild’, but even in isolation, the song proved durable, accumulating global streams well into 2026.
With this latest plaque, “Me & U” joins a growing list of SNEP-certified records in her catalogue: Essence with Wizkid, Wait for U alongside Future and Drake, and Raindance with Dave. Together, they map a trajectory that cuts across Afrobeats, R&B, and rap, her identity shining in all of them.
Four Gold certifications in France is no small feat, particularly for a Nigerian artist operating with a largely self-defined sonic direction. SNEP’s threshold rewards cumulative consumption—sales and streaming equivalents—which means these records aren’t just momentary hits; they are being returned to, lived with, and replayed.
What stands out in Tems’ case is how little she bends toward the expected. While Afrobeats continues to expand globally, often leaning into high-energy exports, her music moves differently—slower, more reflective, almost inward. Yet it connects. In France, that connection has translated into consistent certification, suggesting a listener base that is curious and committed.
The timing adds another layer. With her streaming footprint continuing to grow and her catalogue deepening, Tems is quite established now. France, in many ways, has become a key marker of that evolution, a space where her music connects and stays.
With “Me & U” turning Gold in other regions like Canada, the narrative sharpens: this is a pattern. And with each new certification, Tems edges closer to something more lasting—an imprint that stretches beyond borders and holds.
