Tems, a Nigerian international, is on her way to receiving an RIAA gold certification for her single ‘Free Mind.’
According to chart news platform @Chartdata’s Twitter account on Wednesday, October 26th 2022, Tems’ ‘Free Mind’ is eligible for a Gold Certification after selling 500,000 copies in the United States.
Tems’ first solo certification comes after receiving platinum plaques for Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ and Future’s ‘Wait For U.’
‘Free Mind,’ released in 2020 as one of the singles on Tems’ ‘If Orange Was a Place’ EP, performed well in the United States, spending 14 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaking at Number 46.
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Tems joins the ranks of Afrobeats artists with solo RIAA certifications, including CKay, Davido, Burna Boy, and Wizkid.
The RIAA has certified Davido’s ‘Fall’ and Burna Boy’s ‘YE’ as gold, while CKay’s ‘Love Nwantiti’ and Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ are certified X2 platinum.
