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Tems Reacts as Fan Affectionately Kisses Her Hand on Stage (Video)

Nigerian singer, Tems has been left surprised after being kissed by a fan on stage.
The incident happened during her AfroPunk Brasil performance in Salvador, Brazil.
As she was serenading the crowd, a fan, with his wife standing beside him and smiling, reached out to Tems and kissed her hand.
A shocked Tems responded with a delighted “Heyy!”, sending the audience into cheers and laughter.
The fan’s wife watched the scene unfold with a smile, clearly amused by the interaction.
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It Was Really Hard To Get People To Take Me Seriously – Tems Opens Up

Temilade Openiyi, the Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, who is popularly known as Tems, has spoken about the struggles she faced at the beginning of her career.

Tems, during a recent interview with CNN, said it was hard for people to take her seriously, stressing that she did not feel supported for a long time.

The 30-year-old hitmaker also noted that authenticity is her non-negotiable core principle.

She said, “Authenticity is everything to me. That’s the one thing I cannot compromise on because that’s all I have, who I really am.

“It was really hard to get people to take me seriously not just as a producer, but as a singer, period. I didn’t feel safe, and I didn’t feel seen, and I didn’t feel supported for a very long time.”

Speaking about her initiative, ‘The Leading Vibe,’ Tems said she is using the platform to create the opportunities she once lacked.

According to her, the programme aims to support and elevate women in behind-the-scenes roles in the music industry.

She added, “There are so many talented women who can be producers, managers, audio engineers — but they’re not even visible.

“So, I want to make them visible and create a space where we can redefine the perspective of women in music.

“We’re definitely taking this beyond Nigeria. Actually, we’re going to Kenya next. There are women everywhere who just need to feel seen. All they need is that platform, all they need is that chance, and I really believe it’s going to change the shape of the music industry for sure.”

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Tems Becomes Bestselling Female African Artist In US

Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history as the first female African artist to achieve over 10 million single sales in the United States.

This is her collaborative hit with Future and Drake ‘Wait For U’ hit 10 million unit sales mark in the US recently, according to chart monitoring platform, Chart Data.

The song is now eligible for a US RIAA Diamond certification.

Tems is the second African artist to achieve this feat after Wizkid, who did so with his collaboration with Drake on ‘One Dance.’

The ‘Love Me Jeje’ crooner is now the overall best-selling female African artist in the United States, with her other hits like ‘Essence’, ‘Free Mind’, ‘Higher’, ‘Me & U’, and ‘Found’ certified multiple Platinum, Platinum and Gold.

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It’s Unfair to Exclude Tems From Afrobeats Big 3 – Tiwa Savage

Famous Nigerian songstress Tiwa Savage has stated that it is unfair not to include Tems in the list of Afrobeats’ top three artistes.
Recall that the‘Big 3’ is widely used to refer to the male trio Davido, Burna Boy, and Wizkid.
Tiwa argued that the narrative turns a blind eye to the outstanding achievements of leading women in the Afrobeats genre.
Speaking in an interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra, she challenged the exclusionary labelling of female singers and insisted that Tems deserves top-tier recognition.
“Think about it, Certain types of artistes get paid more. So, they get the opportunity to spend more on influencers and radio play so you are going to hear their music way more.
 
“Also, I feel like it is unfair to have a conversation about the Top 3 and not mention someone like Tems. Are you serious?” she asked.
Tems rose to fame in 2020 after her collaboration with Wizkid on ‘Essence’.
She earned her first Grammy in 2023 for her contribution to ‘Wait For U’ in 2022.
In 2025, Tems received her second Grammy Award in the ‘Best African Performance’ category.
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‘Big 3′ Conversation Needs Tems’ Inclusion – Tiwa Savage Says

Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has stirred debate in the industry by challenging the long-held “Big 3” narrative that spotlights only Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy.

According to Savage’s recent interview, she said it’s unfair to omit Tems from such discussions, given her impressive achievements, including a Grammy Award and a spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Tems has collaborated with major international artists and has been a driving force in Afrobeats’ global popularity

“I also feel like it’s unfair to have that conversation about the Big 3 and not mention someone like Tems,” Tiwa said, calmly making her point while seated in a black leather jacket during the chat.

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Women Are Not Respected in Nigerian Music Industry – Tems

Grammy-winning singer, Temilade Openiyi aka Tems has expressed worry over the manner women are treated in the Nigerian music industry.
According to her, women are not respected in the Nigerian music industry.
She stated that at the beginning of her career, she struggled to be taken seriously because of her gender.
“People don’t really respect women in the [music] industry,” Tems stated in a recent interview with BBC.
The Love Me Jeje hitmaker said she wants “to change the way women see themselves in music”, and hopes to achieve this through her new platform, The Leading Vibe Initiative.
Tems explained that the initiative is aimed at giving women easier access to platforms and “a wider audience and success.”
She advised aspiring female musicians to have an idea of what they want for themselves, their brands, and their boundaries: “What are the things that you wouldn’t do for fame and the things that you would do?”
Recall that several other female Nigerian artists such as Tiwa Savage and Yemi Alade have also spoken out about the barriers they face because of their gender.
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Rema, Tems, Ayra Starr Named In Rolling Stone’s Top 100 Albums of 2024

Nigerian singers, Ayra Starr, Tems and Rema have made the list of Rolling Stone’s best 100 albums of 2024.
Rolling Stone described Rema’s second studio album, ‘Heis‘, which secured the 11th spot in the list, as a “unique, buzzy and visceral” project.
Tem’s album, ‘Born in the Wild‘, secured the 37th spot because of its “physical and emotional listening experience”.
Also, Ayra Starr’s second album ‘The Year I Turned 21′ ranked 53rd for showcasing the singer’s musical maturity and passion.
Recall that in 2022, Asake’s debut album ‘Mr Money’ made the US magazine’s list.
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Rema, Asake, Ayra Starr, Others Nominated For 2025 MOBO Awards

The MOBO Awards has unveiled nominations for their 2025 edition.

Nigerian singers, Asake, Rema, Ayra Starr, Tems, Bnxn, Ruger, Shallipopi, and Odumodublvck were nominated for the 2025 Music of Black Origin Awards.

Tems, Ayra Starr, and Asake are nominated in the Best International Act category alongside Beyonce, Glorilla, Kendrick Lamar, Latto, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, and Tyla.

In the Best African Music Act category, Asake, Ayra Starr, Bnxn & Ruger, Odumodublvck, Rema, Shallipopi, and Tems are nominated alongside South African singers; Tyla and Uncle Waffles.

For the first time, the ceremony will take place in Newcastle, at the Utilita Arena on Tuesday, February 18.

See the full 2025 MOBO Awards Nominations List below….

Best Male Act

Bashy

Central Cee

D-Block Europe

Ghetts

Nemzzz

Sampha

Best Female Act In Association With Got2b

Cleo Sol

Darkoo

Jorja Smith

Little Simz

Nia Archives

Raye

Album Of The Year

Bashy – Being Poor Is Expensive

Cleo Sol – Gold

Ghetts – On Purpose, With Purpose

Jorja Smith – Falling Or Flying

Sampha – Lahai

Skrapz – Reflection

Song Of The Year

Central Cee Feat. Lil Baby – Band4Band

Chase & Status, Stormzy – Backbone

Darkoo Feat. Dess Dior – Favourite Girl

Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani

Leostaytrill – Pink Lemonade

Odeal – Soh-Soh

Best Newcomer

Chy Cartier

Elmiene

Fimiguerrero

Flowerovlove

Jordan Adetunji

Len

Leostaytrill

Myles Smith

Odeal

Pozer

Video Of The Year In Association With Lner

Meekz – Mini Me’s (Directed By Kc Locke)

Mnelia –  My Man (Directed By Femi Bello)

Raye – Genesis (Directed By Otis Dominique & Raye)

Sampha – Only (Directed By Dexter Navy)

Skepta – Gas Me Up (Diligent) (Directed By Steveo)

Unknown T Feat. Loyle Carner – Hocus Pocus (Directed By Felix Brady)

Best R&B/Soul Act Supported By Kiss Fm

Cleo Sol

Elmiene

Flo

Jaz Karis

Jorja Smith

Nippa

Odeal

Sasha Keable

Shae Universe

Sinead Harnett

Best Alternative Music Act In Association With Marshall

Alt Blk Era

Bob Vylan

Hak Baker

Kid Bookie

Native James

Spider

Best Grime Act Supported By Trench

Chip

D Double E

Duppy

Kruz Leone

Manga Saint Hilare

Scorcher

Best Hip Hop Act Supported By Bbc Radio 1Xtra

Bashy

Cristale

Headie One

Nines

Potter Payper

Skrapz

Best Drill Act

163margs

Central Cee

Headie One

Kairo Keyz

K-Trap

Pozer

Best International Act

Asake

Ayra Starr

Beyonce

Glorilla

Kendrick Lamar

Latto

Megan Thee Stallion

Nicki Minaj

Tems

Tyla

Best Performance In A Tv Show/Film

Angela Wynter As Yolande Trueman In Eastenders

Caroline Chikezie As Noma In Power Book Ii: Ghost

Diane Parish As Denise Fox In Eastenders

Dionne Brown As Queenie In Queenie

Ghetts As Krazy In Supacell

Jacob Anderson As Louis In Interview With The Vampire

Jasmine Jobson As Jaq In Top Boy

Josh Tedeku As Tazer In Supacell

Kingsley Ben-Adir As Bob Marley In Bob Marley: One Love

Tosin Cole As Michael In Supacell

Best Media Personality

90’s Baby Show

Aj Odudu

Chuckie Online

Craig Mitch

Henrie Kwushue

Madame Joyce

Micah Richards

Specs Gonzalez

The Receipts Podcast

Zeze Millz

Best African Music Act In Association With Loco Music

Asake (Nigeria)

Ayra Starr (Nigeria)

Bnxn & Ruger (Nigeria)

King Promise (Ghana)

Odumodublvck (Nigeria)

Rema (Nigeria)

Shallipopi (Nigeria)

Tems (Nigeria)

Tyla (South Africa)

Uncle Waffles (South Africa)

Best Caribbean Music Act

Popcaan

Shenseea

Skillibeng

Spice

Valiant

Yg Marley

Best Jazz Act

Amy Gadiaga

Blue Lab Beats

Ego Ella May

Ezra Collective

Kokoroko

Yussef Dayes

Best Electronic/Dance Act Supported By Mixmag

Eliza Rose

Nia Archives

Pinkpantheress

Salute

Shygirl

Tsha

Best Producer

Ceebeaats

Inflo

Juls

M1onthebeat

P2j

Sammy Soso

Best Gospel Act Supported By Premier Gospel

Annatoria

Imrhan

Limoblaze

Reblah

Still Shadey

Volney Morgan & New Ye

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Man Slams Tems, Claims Her Songs Are ‘So Boring’

Grammy winner, Tems has been slammed by a Nigerian man on X.
The man claimed her songs are “boring.”
He added that she sings like a “drunkard in a market square.”
He wrote:
“There is this young lady ‘musician’ called Tems. Her songs are so boring. She sings like a drunkard in a market square. I think she needs to add some spice to her songs. So boring. End.”
After his statement, numerous individuals reacted in the comments, sharing their opinions on the singer and her music.
See some reactions below:
@NwankwoChi46095: “So so boring but my sister would tell you that her songs are not for Nigerians. My sister never cross border.”
@Truthster24: “She’s trying to make her song ‘unique’. But it really isn’t banging at all. These days when she gets on stage, people focus on other things she has instead of the music, unfortunately.”
@LolaTradesForex: “Agba just say you can’t relate to her kind of songs, millions of people all over the world loves her song.”
@Firsatina: “Tems music may not resonate with every Nigerian, but it’s certainly not too boring to many,Tems has a dedicated fan base in Nigeria and globally! Her soulful voice, poignant songwriting, and genre-bending style resonate to some few.”
@Kelvin_XXL: “That depends on your taste of music. What you fine boring, another can it interesting. This is what makes everyone different.”
@daTrickGuy: “I get dat dis is ur opinion oo,but u see dat same girl u talking about,I’ve been listening to her songs since it was on SoundCloud,b4 she blew,I even played her songs to pple wen I was in naija,I was so happy wen she blew up,she’s awesome and she has her audience,I love her music.”
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Tems Explains 2023 Oscar Outfit Choice

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.

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