00:00 I am all about giving back.
00:02 I'm all about being there for the people that need me
00:06 and being a part of something that is bigger than myself.
00:10 Nigerian singer Thems has truly broken through
00:12 to become a huge sensation.
00:14 And Billboard's Women in Music
00:16 is honoring the talented singer.
00:18 She first charted on the Hot 100 in 2021
00:21 and has been shining ever since.
00:23 This is Billboard Explains Thems' Breakthrough on the Charts.
00:29 Thems has enjoyed some big collaborations on the Hot 100
00:32 including "Essence" alongside Wizkid and Justin Bieber.
00:35 It peaked at number nine in 2021.
00:37 A year later, the singer held the number one spot
00:42 for one week with the song "Wait For You."
00:44 She was featured alongside Drake on "Future's Hit."
00:47 Not only has she enjoyed success on the Hot 100,
00:56 she has charted 15 songs on the Billboard US
00:59 Afrobeat Songs chart, including two number ones
01:02 with "Essence" and "Free Mind" in 2022.
01:05 With two EPs behind her, she's poised to release
01:09 her debut studio album in 2024.
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