Tems Becomes First Female African Artist with Diamond Single

Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history by becoming the first female African artist to earn a Diamond single in the United States. This achievement was awarded by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for her collaboration with Future and Drake on the hit song "Wait For U." A Diamond single is recognized when a song accumulates 10 million certified units in the U.S., reflecting exceptional commercial success through verified consumption figures.

The RIAA's Diamond certification is one of the highest honors in the music industry, indicating sustained popularity over time. The certification process includes various forms of music consumption, where one physical sale or digital download equals one certified unit, and every 150 on-demand audio or video streams counts as one certified unit.

Tems' accomplishment places her among an elite group of artists in the world's largest music market, highlighting the evolving landscape of music consumption from physical sales to digital and streaming.