Nigerian singer and songwriter Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, has attained a significant milestone in her career as her debut album, "Born In The Wild," has been recognized among Billboard's best R&B albums of 2024.
This remarkable achievement underscores Tems’ status as one of the most prominent African artists on the global stage. Notably, she is the sole African artist included in this esteemed list, which also features albums from distinguished musicians such as Chris Brown, Party Next Door, Muni Long, and Bryson Tiller.
Billboard commends Tems for her musical artistry, characterizing her work as a fusion of diverse influences that transcend the confines of the Afrobeats genre. Her music has garnered a wide international audience, resulting in millions of fans and numerous prestigious awards.
"Born In The Wild" has demonstrated both commercial and critical success, achieving a position of No. 5 on the Top R&B Albums chart and marking Tems’ inaugural entry on the Billboard 200, where it peaked at No. 56. Additionally, the album has led to Tems receiving nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards in the categories of Best Global Music Album and Best African Music Performance.