Tems Shines Bright on 2024 Billboard’s Top R&B Albums List

Tems stands out as the sole African artist on this esteemed list, which also includes works from notable names like Chris Brown, Party Next Door, Muni Long, and Bryson Tiller.

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Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, has achieved a significant milestone with her first album “Born In The Wild” earning a spot among Billboard’s top R&B albums for 2024.

This achievement highlights Tems’ emergence as a leading figure in the African music scene worldwide.

As the only African artist featured in this prestigious compilation, her work is surrounded by albums from icons like Chris Brown, Party Next Door, Muni Long, and Bryson Tiller.

Billboard lauds the multifaceted nature of Tems’ music, noting that it transcends the limitations of the Afrobeats genre.

Her tracks have found audiences far beyond Africa, garnering a substantial fanbase and an array of awards.

The debut project “Born In The Wild” has not only received critical acclaim but also commercial success, climbing to No. 5 on the Top R&B Albums chart and marking a new milestone for her by entering the Billboard 200 at No. 56.

Additionally, the album has led to Grammy nominations for Tems in 2025 for Best Global Music Album and Best African Music Performance.