Won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding International Song and the All Africa Music Award for Best Soundtrack Movie Song.
The song achieved significant commercial success immediately upon release:
Reviewers praised Tems’ "phenomenal" vocals, noting how she stripped back the original keyboard for a piano-driven, layered vocal arrangement. 🕊️ Narrative Significance
It was the first time "No Woman, No Cry" in any form (including Marley’s original) had charted on Billboard.
Tems ' rendition of "No Woman, No Cry" served as the emotional centerpiece for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever teaser trailer. Released in July 2022, the cover became a global sensation, bridging the gap between Bob Marley’s reggae roots and modern Afrobeats. 🎵 Track Overview Tems (Nigerian singer-songwriter) Release Date: July 25, 2022 Producer: Ludwig Göransson
Part of the 3-track Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Prologue 📈 Chart & Critical Performance