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Bukayo Saka Goes Viral After Admitting He’s Never Heard Of Celine Dion During Interview With Tems

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Arsenal and England midfielder Bukayo Saka sparked online chatter after revealing he had never heard of legendary Canadian singer Celine Dion during a relaxed interview with Nigerian Grammy-winning artist Tems. The candid moment happened on the debut episode of The Link Up, a new show launched by Arsenal. While talking about her early musical inspirations, Tems mentioned Dion, prompting Saka to laugh and admit, “I don’t know who that is.” Tems, clearly amused, replied, “You don’t know who Celine Dion is? Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh.” Born in 2001, Saka gravitates toward modern Afrobeats, hip-hop, and R&B, with artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Drake regularly on his playlist. He also admitted to enjoying Tems’ music and acknowledged how much music influences his life. Dion, whose hits like My Heart Will Go On and Because You Loved Me defined the 1990s and early 2000s, has sold over 200 million records worldwide and remains one of the best-selling artists ever. The brief exchange gave fans an intimate look at Saka, highlighting his humility and focus both on and off the pitch.

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Tems, Burna Boy Set Record for Most Billboard Hot 100 Entries by African Artists

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Nigerian singers Tems and Burna Boy have overtaken South Africa’s Seether to become the African artists with the highest number of entries on the Billboard U.S. Hot 100 chart. The duo were prviously tied with Seether at seven entries each, but this week they added to their totals through features on J. Cole’s album, The Fall-Off. Tems appears on “Bounce Road Blues” alongside Future, which debuted at number 34, while Burna Boy featured on “Only You,” entering at number 78. These new entries brought both Nigerians’ totals to eight, the most ever for African artists. Tems has now secured three Hot 100 entries in 2026 alone, including “Raindance” with Dave, “What You Need,” and the latest “Bounce Road Blues,” making her the African artist with the most entries this year so far. Burna Boy also set a record as the first African artist to place a song on the Billboard Hot 100 for six consecutive years. His previous entries include Loved By You (2021), Last Last (2022), Sittin’ On Top Of The World and Talibans II (2023), Just Like Me and We Pray (2024), WGFT (2025), and now Only You (2026). Both artists continue to solidify their influence on the global music scene, marking another milestone for African music on international charts.

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Tems Becomes First Female Nigerian Artist To Sell 10 Million Singles In US

Tems Becomes First African Female Artist With Seven Billboard Hot 100 Entries

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Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Tems, has become the first African female artiste to record seven entries on the United States Billboard Hot 100 chart. The Nigerian singer secured this record after her track “What You Need” entered the chart at number 93 this week. This latest entry brings her total count to seven, placing her in a three-way tie with Burna Boy and the South African band, Seether, for the most appearances by any African act in the chart’s history. In 2022, she made history as the first African artist to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with her collaborative hit “Wait for U,” featuring Future and Drake. J. Cole’s “Bunce Road Blues” featuring Tems and Future, is set to debut on the Billboard Hot 100 chart next week.

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Tems Becomes First Female Nigerian Artist To Sell 10 Million Singles In US

Tems Reveals She Has Exceeded Her Dreams, Celebrates Global Music Achievements

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Tems has shared that she has exceeded her own expectations in the music industry. During a recent fan Q&A on X, the Love Me Jeje singer was asked what she is currently looking forward to and whether she had achieved her dreams before stardom. She replied, “I’m looking forward to whatever the Lord has in store and honestly I’ve achieved beyond my dreams from when I had a 9-5.” Tems launched her music career after leaving her job as a digital marketer in January 2018. She released her debut single, ‘Mr Rabel,’ later that year, which gained attention, but her breakthrough came in 2020 when she featured on Wizkid’s hit single ‘Essence.’ The track became an international success, climbing to number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 after a remix with Justin Bieber. In 2023, Tems became the first female Afrobeats artist to win a Grammy, earning the Best Melodic Rap Performance award for her collaboration with Future and Drake on ‘Wait For U.’ She added to her accolades in 2025 by winning the Grammy for Best African Music Performance, making her the only Nigerian artist with multiple Grammys. Tems has also received Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for co-writing Rihanna’s ‘Lift Me Up,’ highlighting her growing influence and success on the global music stage.

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Tems Says She Might Have Been An Accountant or Math Teacher If Not For Music

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Singer Tems has revealed that if her music career hadn’t taken off, she would have likely pursued a path in mathematics or accounting. During a fan Q&A on X, Tems shared her love for numbers, saying she might have become an accountant or even a mathematics teacher. The discussion was sparked when a fan asked what she would be doing today had music not worked out. Tems left her job as a digital marketer in January 2018 to fully focus on her music. Since then, she has enjoyed remarkable success, releasing her debut single, “Mr Rebel,” in July 2018 and later featuring on Wizkid’s hit “Essence,” which reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Reflecting on her alternative career paths, Tems said, “I might have been an accountant or a mathematics teacher,” underscoring her strong affinity for numbers alongside her musical talent.

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Tems Reveals She Won’t Return To Uganda Following 2020 Arrest

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Nigerian singer Tems has finally addressed why she has no plans to return to Uganda, revisiting the experience that left her deeply shaken. During a Q&A session on social media, a fan asked: “What’s the lore behind you not coming to Uganda? #AskTems.” Tems responded without saying a word — instead, she posted her old court photo from Uganda, the same image used in news reports during her arrest, with the headline: “Nigerian singer Tems appearing before court in Uganda.” Her reply immediately reminded fans of the 2020 incident in Kampala, where she and Omah Lay were arrested after performing at a concert during the COVID-19 restrictions. The duo were accused of violating public health guidelines and were taken into custody. Tems later spent two nights in a Ugandan prison, an experience she once described as frightening and traumatic. That ordeal, she hinted with the photo, is the reason she has stayed away from the country ever since.

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Fan Steals the Spotlight by Kissing Tems’ Hand During Concert, Wife Watches and Smiles

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While performing in Salvador, Brazil, Tems had a playful fan interaction that stole the show. As she serenaded the audience, a male fan—his wife standing beside him with a smiling, amused expression—reached out and took her hand. The fan then kissed Tems’ hand, leaving the singer pleasantly surprised. She reacted with a delighted “Heyy!” followed by a giggle, sending the crowd into cheers. The wife’s amused smile added to the lighthearted atmosphere, making the moment one of the night’s most memorable highlights and a testament to Tems’ engaging stage presence. Tems’s reaction 😭😭😭😭😭Carlos why would you do that tho 🤣#AfroPunk pic.twitter.com/NWxg8JeUK1 — dxvid🇨🇬 (@ExellentDavid) November 10, 2025

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Tems Becomes First Female Nigerian Artist To Sell 10 Million Singles In US

Tems Becomes First Female Nigerian Artist To Sell 10 Million Singles In US

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Nigerian singer and songwriter Tems, born Temilade Openiyi, has made history as the first female Nigerian artist to sell over 10 million units of a single in the United States. On September 30, 2025, Chart Data on X (formerly Twitter) confirmed that “WAIT FOR U,” her collaboration with Future and Drake, had officially surpassed the 10 million sales milestone in the US. The song, which also won Tems a Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance, represents a major leap in her international career. Tems is also the first African female artist to reach one billion streams on Spotify, cementing her influence on the global music scene. She gained worldwide recognition in 2020 after featuring on Wizkid’s hit single “Essence,” which entered the Billboard Hot 100 and earned multiple Grammy nominations. Her career began in 2018 with the release of her debut single “Mr Rebel.” After her performance in Kenya, Tems took to X to express her gratitude: “Kenya! The love has been insane! I love you so much. Till next time.” She is currently on her 2025–2026 world tour, which started on September 28 and will run through November 15, with stops in Nairobi, Salvador (Brazil), and Los Angeles, where she will perform at Dodger Stadium. In comparison, Wizkid remains the first Nigerian male artist to reach 10 million sales, with his feature on Drake’s “One Dance” certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2022. Tems’ latest milestone reinforces her role as a trailblazer for African female artists on the global stage, adding to her growing list of accolades, including BET Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and a Soul Train Music Award.  

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