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Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi aka Tems has spoken about her choice of outfit for the 2023 Oscar Awards.
While appearing on the Jennifer Hudson Show, Jennifer asked her about the bold look and if it blocked the view of people sitting behind her.
Tems explained, “The stage was high, so it didn’t interfere with anyone’s sight.”
Tems shared that she originally planned to change her outfit once she got inside the hall.
However, her stylist couldn’t join her because she was “kidnapped” outside the venue.
With her phone dead and left on the bus, Tems had no choice but to wear the outfit into the hall.
During the show, she also performed ‘Love Me Jeje’, a song that the audience enjoyed.
Drake, the world-famous Canadian music superstar, was spotted at the Toronto leg of Nigerian singer, Tems’ ‘Born In The Wild’ tour at History, Toronto, on Saturday night.
Videos emerged online showing the moment the camera flashed to Drake sitting in a VIP section during Naomi Sharon’s set.
The rapper was seen nodding to the performance.
During her set, headliner Tems revealed that she defiled a cold to be at the show.
“I have a cold but we’re gonna dance this cold away,” she announced to fans.
Tems went on to deliver an electrifying performance of medley of songs from her debut album ‘Born In The Wild’ as well as her previous projects.
Tems and Drake have collaborated twice. First on the Canadian rapper’s song ‘Fountain’ and secondly as guests on Future’s ‘Wait 4 U’, which debuted top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Temilade Openiyi, the world-famous Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, who is popularly known as Tems, has explained afrobeats as a genre specifically for escapism.
According to her, the purpose of the genre in Nigeria is to serve as an escape from the harsh reality and not necessarily to preach against societal ills.
The ‘Love Me Jeje’ crooner stated this while reacting to Jamaican reggae legend Buju Banton’s criticism of afrobeats in a recent episode of the ‘Shopping The Sneakers’ podcast.
Banton claimed that Afrobeats had no substance and would fade with time.
“I understand where Buju Banton is coming from. Reggae is not afrobeats and afrobeats in Nigeria is specifically for escapism; that’s the purpose of afrobeats,” she said.
Tems, the world-famous Nigerian singer, has met a male fan who got a large tattoo of her face on his back.
The actress stepped out to greet fans before a recent performance and she met a fan who got a tattoo of her.
Tems is seen lifting the man’s shirt to admire the new tattoo.
Afterwards, she chats with the fan, who seems star struck.
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi aka Tems has postponed the release of her new music video to show support for Nigerians.
She announced the delay of her music video for the single ‘Burning’ due to the nationwide protests against hardship and poor governance.
She also prayed for the safety of protesters out on the streets, demanding good governance.
On August 1, 2024, Tems shared on her X account, “Out of respect for the ongoing protest at home, I have decided to postpone the release of the Burning music video. Praying for the safety of those outside at this time. May the voice of the people be heard.”
Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi aka Tems has achieved a major feat in her career after she clinched the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award at the 2024 BET Awards last night.
The singer and songwriter beat Shirley Caesar (“Award All of the Glory”), Kirk Franklin (“All Things”), Halle Bailey (“Angel”), CeCe Winans( “Come Jesus Come”), Erica Campbell (Do You Believe in Love?”), Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore (God Problems”), and Kirk Franklin (Try Love) to scoop the award with her song “Me & U.”
The BET Awards Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award is given to an urban contemporary gospel artist. The winner is determined based on sales and the overall quality of content released within the eligibility period.
The award was originally titled Best Gospel Artist but was later renamed to its current title in 2017.
Kirk Franklin currently holds the record for this category, with six wins.