Muyiwa Awoniyi, manager to Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has revealed that the singer was in a difficult financial situation when they first met. Speaking on a recent episode of the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, Awoniyi shared that Tems had only ₦200 in her bank account at the time. Despite this, he…
Nigerian music star Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, and Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, have been named among the 2025 edition of 100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa. Their inclusion was officially announced on Wednesday at a press conference held in Abuja by the organisers of the prestigious…
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has called on the world to move beyond stereotypes and experience the true essence of Africa by visiting countries like Nigeria and Ghana. Speaking at the 2025 Met Gala in New York during an interview with Fashion Bomb Daily, the singer encouraged foreigners to explore the…
South African singer Tyla has revealed that Nigerian R&B star Tems is one of her biggest musical influences. Speaking in a recent interview with Billboard, the Grammy-winning ‘Water’ hitmaker praised Tems for her achievements, describing them as an inspiration to her career. “Tems is a big one. What she’s been able to do has been…
Nigerian music star Ayra Starr has teased potential collaborations with fellow female artists Tems and Tyla. Speaking during a red carpet interview at the 2025 MOBO Awards, Ayra Starr confirmed that she is open to working with the two globally recognized stars. When asked about the possibility of joint projects, she responded, “Yes, of course,…
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has set a new record as the first female African artist to have a song surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. The milestone was achieved through her 2022 hit collaboration, Wait For U, featuring Future and Drake. The track, which samples Tems’ song Higher from her 2020…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has become a co-owner of Major League Soccer (MLS) side San Diego FC. The club announced that Tems joined its ownership group through her company, The Leading Vibe, making her the first African woman to hold an ownership stake in an MLS team. Expressing excitement over…
Ugandan musician Bebe Cool has dismissed allegations that he played a role in the 2020 arrest of Nigerian artists Tems and Omah Lay in Uganda. The duo was detained after performing at a concert in Speke Resort, Kampala, on December 12, 2020, despite COVID-19 restrictions at the time. Their arrest sparked outrage, with Tems later…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has opened up about her deep bond with her mother, revealing that they share everything she owns. Speaking in an interview with ET at the 67th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Tems emphasized the significance of their relationship. “What I have is hers. We…
Nigerian singer Tems has cancelled her upcoming concert in Kigali, Rwanda, due to the ongoing conflict between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. The Grammy-winning artist was set to perform in Kigali on March 22, 2025, as part of her Born in the Wild tour but announced on Friday that the show…
Nigerian music star Tems secured her second Grammy Award on Sunday, winning Best African Music Performance for her hit song Love Me Jeje. She edged out strong contenders, including Yemi Alade, Burna Boy, and Wizkid, to claim the award at the 2025 ceremony in Los Angeles. Taking the stage for her acceptance speech, an emotional…
The Nigerian entertainment industry maintained its upward trajectory in 2024, showcasing its global influence through exceptional music and films. With record-breaking streams and impressive box office successes, Nigerian artists and filmmakers continue to captivate audiences both locally and internationally. Top 10 Nigerian Songs of 2024 The music scene saw remarkable achievements, with several tracks dominating…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has reflected on the early days of her music career, admitting she was initially “very naive.” In a recent interview with Glamour Magazine Germany, the “Essence” hitmaker revealed that she entered the music industry with a sole focus on creating art, unaware of the complexities of…
Nigerian artists Rema, Tems, and Ayra Starr have made their mark on Rolling Stone’s prestigious Top 100 Albums of 2024 list, highlighting their global success and creative excellence this year. Rema’s second studio album, Heis, claimed an impressive 11th spot. The American magazine described the album as “unique, buzzy, and visceral,” underscoring its impact in…
Barely two weeks after dropping the visuals for “Turn Me Up,” Nigerian music star Tems is back with another standout release, this time for “Get It Right,” her collaboration with Asake. The track, which is the sixth song on her latest album “Born in the Wild,” celebrates love and connection with smooth, heartfelt lyrics like,…
Grammy-winning artist John Legend celebrates the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Get Lifted, with a refreshed edition featuring new tracks and exciting collaborations. Among the highlights is a remixed version of his iconic hit Ordinary People, now featuring the soulful vocals of Nigerian star Tems. This remix, titled the “Man-Man” version, marks a significant…
Artists Ayra Starr and Tyla have shown their support for Nigerian sensation Tems following her three nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards. Both took to social media to celebrate Tems’ achievements, recognizing her as the most-nominated African artist for this year’s Grammys. While fans and industry insiders considered Ayra Starr and Tyla among the prominent…
Tems’ manager, Nigerian music executive Muyiwa Awoniyi (better known as Donawon), has opened up about the untold story behind the Grammy-winning collaboration on “Wait for U,” a track with Drake and Future that played a pivotal role in Tems’ meteoric rise to global stardom. In a recent interview, Donawon shared the behind-the-scenes journey of how…
Nigerian music sensation Tems recently shared an unforgettable milestone in her career: receiving messages from three global music icons—Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Drake—within just three days. Speaking with BigBoy TV, the 29-year-old artist described how Beyoncé’s team first reached out in 2020, shortly after her hit collaboration on Essence with Wizkid put her on the international…
Nigerian Grammy-winning artist Temilade Openiyi, widely known as Tems, recently shared that she used to mimic American rapper Lil Wayne in her younger years. During an appearance on The Cruz Show on Real 92.3 FM, Tems revealed her early fascination with hip-hop, explaining that she would often “pretend” to be a rapper, taking inspiration from…
Grammy Award-winning artist Tems delivered a captivating performance of her hit single “Love Me Jeje” on The Jennifer Hudson Show recently. The Nigerian singer, known for her soulful voice and genre-blending sound, took the stage as part of her ongoing promotional tour for her debut album Born In The Wild. “Love Me Jeje,” a standout…
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, has shared heartfelt praise for Canadian pop star Justin Bieber during her recent appearance on the Jennifer Hudson Show. Describing Bieber as “one of the purest souls” she has ever met, Tems highlighted his kindness and unwavering support. Recalling their collaboration at this year’s Coachella festival, Tems…
Afro Nation, the world’s biggest Afrobeats and Amapiano festival, is set to celebrate its fifth anniversary in 2025 with a stellar lineup of music’s hottest stars. Following the announcement of Burna Boy and Tems as headliners earlier this week, the festival has now confirmed even more big names for its LIT Stage, including Afrobeats sensation…
American rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has revealed that his favourite song at the moment is Nigerian singer Tems’ hit track, Me & U. In a recently shared interview clip that went viral on Tuesday, the hip-hop icon disclosed that the song is currently on repeat in his playlist. “My current song on repeat is…
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems, has responded to rumours circulating about her being pregnant for American rapper Future. The speculation arose after she appeared at Burberry’s Spring/Summer 2024 London Fashion Week show last December, wearing a form-fitting black dress paired with a purple coat. Many speculated her outfit hinted at a pregnancy….
Nigerian music sensation Tems surprised her fans by inviting fellow Nigerian star Ayra Starr to join her on stage during a performance in New York. The unexpected collaboration occurred during Tems’ ongoing tour across the United States. While Tems has featured several high-profile artists such as J. Cole and John Legend during her concerts, the…
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has described Afrobeats as a genre rooted in escapism, offering a different perspective in response to recent criticism from Jamaican reggae icon Buju Banton. During a recent episode of the ‘Shopping The Sneakers’ podcast, Banton expressed his belief that Afrobeats lacks substance and predicted that the…
Nigerian R&B sensation Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems, has revealed that she is open to the idea of marriage in a recent interview. The 29-year-old Grammy winner made the statement during an episode of the “Shopping The Sneakers” podcast. When asked by the host about her future plans regarding marriage, Tems responded with a…
Nigerian singer Tems has voiced her belief that there should be no fixed standards for how artists dress, emphasizing the importance of individuality in the creative industry. In a recent interview with Essence Magazine, Tems argued that artists should feel free to express their personal styles without being bound by societal expectations. Tems highlighted that…
Nigerian music star Tems has set social media abuzz after encountering a fan who made a lasting tribute by tattooing her face on his back. During a recent concert, Tems was joined by a Caucasian male fan who revealed his extraordinary admiration for the singer by showcasing a large, detailed tattoo of her face on…
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has announced the postponement of the release of her music video for the hit song “Burning” from her debut album Born In The Wild. The video was originally scheduled to drop on August 1, 2024. In a statement shared on her X (formerly Twitter) handle, the…
LOS ANGELES, CA – Grammy-winning artist Damini Ogulu, known as Burna Boy, has equalled Tems’ record as the Nigerian artist with the second most certified singles in Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) history, with four certified singles each. Burna Boy’s recent milestone comes after his collaboration with British Grime star Dave, “Location,” achieved Gold…
Ayra Starr and Tems have been named the most streamed Nigerian artists on Spotify for 2024, showcasing their significant influence on the global music scene. Spotify announced this achievement as part of its release of Nigeria’s top 30 tracks for the first half of the year. Ayra Starr’s collaboration with Rauw Alejandro on the track…
Nigerian music icons took the stage by storm at the 2024 Glastonbury Music Festival, showcasing Afrobeat and Afrobeats to an audience of over 200,000 attendees. As one of the United Kingdom’s largest music events, Glastonbury attracts fans from across the globe. The 2024 edition, held from June 26 to 30, featured Nigerian artists Femi Kuti,…
Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems, renowned for her unique style and powerful voice, recently sat down with Harper’s BAZAAR to discuss the viral moment at the 2023 Oscars when her sculptural Lever Couture dress became an internet sensation. In the interview, Tems, who recently released her debut studio album “Born in the Wild,” shared her perspective on…
Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems captivated audiences with a soulful performance of her hit track “Love Me Jeje” on the latest episode of BBC Two’s acclaimed music series, “Later… with Jools Holland.” The song is a highlight from her debut album, “Born In The Wild.” Tems is currently on her “Born In The Wild World Tour,” which…
Nigerian singer Tems has expressed her intentions to establish a women’s football team, sharing her passion for sports on her YouTube podcast. The Grammy award-winning artist discussed her love for sports and the inspiration behind her idea. “I love sports. I love sports, but if I could play football, I would. I’m like a football…
Nigerian superstar Tems recently joined Chinasa Anukam for an insightful episode of “Is This Seat Taken?” The conversation began with a nostalgic reflection on her early collaboration with Ladipoe on “Falling,” revealing how the track came together. Tems also delved into the creative processes behind her hits “Looku Looku” and “Try Me.” She shared memorable…
Nigerian music icon Wizkid has responded to recent remarks by fellow artist Odumodublvck, who claimed that Ayra Starr and Tems have achieved more than Afrobeat legends Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Odumodublvck’s comments were made during an appearance on the ‘Cocktails & Takeaways’ podcast hosted by Madame Joyce. He praised Ayra Starr and Tems…
In a recent interview, Nigerian singer Tems showered praise on rising star Ayra Starr, hinting at a potential collaboration between the two. Tems, known for her soulful tracks such as “Burning,” expressed her admiration for Ayra Starr during a candid conversation. Reflecting on their encounter years ago, Tems lauded Ayra’s talent and work ethic, remarking,…
Nigerian singer Tems has achieved a remarkable milestone with her latest album, Born In The Wild, which amassed an astounding 8 million streams on Spotify within its first day of release. Despite some initial criticism, the album, which dropped on Friday, June 7, 2024, has struck a chord with fans, resulting in millions of streams…
Nigerian singer Tems has released her much-anticipated debut album, “Born in The Wild,” today, Friday, June 7, 2024, and it has quickly soared to the number one spot on Apple Music. The album’s listening party took place in Lagos on Thursday, June 6, 2024, generating significant excitement among music enthusiasts. Upon its release, “Born in…
Global music sensation Tems has opened up about her perception of how Nigerians receive her music, expressing that while she feels personally appreciated, she doubts if her music is fully understood by her compatriots. In an interview that emerged online on Sunday, June 2, 2024, Tems discussed her thoughts on whether Nigerians truly grasp and…
In a recent episode of “Chicken Shop Date” with Amelia Dimoldenberg, singer Tems shared insights on navigating bad dates while enjoying chicken nuggets at Sam’s on Kilburn Lane. During their chat, Tems discussed her ideal partner, her favourite ways to receive affection, and a unique method she uses to overcome self-doubt. She explained the meaning…
The BET Awards have unveiled their 2024 nominees, showcasing a strong representation of Nigerian talent. Leading the pack are Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Tems, who are poised to make a significant impact at this year’s ceremony. The prestigious event, known as “Culture’s Biggest Night,” will be broadcast live from Los Angeles on Sunday, June…
Following a successful London listening party for her highly anticipated album, Nigerian singer Tems has unveiled exciting details about the release of “Born in the Wild.” After garnering immense attention with her single “Love me Jeje,” which amassed an impressive 7 million streams on Spotify within just 10 days, Tems took to Twitter today, May…
Amid mounting anticipation, Afrobeat luminary Tems has finally lifted the veil on her debut album, revealing both its title and release date in a momentous announcement. On April 15, 2024, the Grammy Award-winning artist took to social media with a captivating video unveiling the title of her highly awaited album: “Born in the Wild.” Set…
As International Women’s Day festivities wind down, the celebration of female artists continues to captivate audiences. Recently, Ayra Starr and Tems shared a moment of musical camaraderie as they vibed to Starr’s hit song “Commas,” sending fans into a frenzy of excitement. In a delightful twist, Simi and Tiwa Savage have also announced their upcoming…
In a night marked by high anticipation and musical excellence, Nigerian Afrobeats heavyweights, including Burna Boy, Davido, Tems, Ayra Starr, Olamide, and Asake, faced a disappointing outcome at the 66th Grammy Awards. Despite a collective total of 10 nominations across five categories, the coveted trophies eluded the Nigerian contingent. The inaugural ‘Best African Music Performance’…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, recently revealed that she faced death threats following pregnancy rumours that circulated on social media. The acclaimed artist clarified the misconceptions during an interview with The Beat 99.9 FM, Lagos. The speculation emerged after Tems attended Burberry’s Spring/Summer 2024 London Fashion Week show, where she wore…
