Tems’ ‘For Broken Ears’ becomes most-streamed debut African EP on Spotify

Faith Alofe
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Nigerian music sensation, Tems, has reached another historic milestone as her debut EP,For Broken Ears, surpasses 600 million streams on Spotify.

This achievement makes it the highest-streamed debut African EP of all time and the third Nigerian female project to cross this mark.

Released on September 25, 2020, For Broken Ears was a game-changer, introducing Tems’ soulful and unique sound to the global stage.

The project housed standout tracks like Free Mind, Higher, and Damages, which played a crucial role in propelling her to international stardom.

Among them, Free Mind became a global hit, going viral years after its release and securing a spot on the Billboard Hot 100, further cementing Tems’ position as a force in the RnB and Afrobeat space.

Since the release of For Broken Ears, Tems has enjoyed international acclaim, collaborating with music heavyweights like Drake, Future, and Beyoncé.

Her contributions to hit tracks like Essence (with Wizkid) and Wait for U (with Future and Drake) earned her Grammy nominations and wins, making her one of the most decorated female artists from Nigeria.

With this latest record, Tems continues to break barriers, proving that her music resonates far beyond Africa.

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