Who is Nigerian singer Tems?
NIGERIAN singer Tems rose to popularity after appearing on Wizkid's single Essence in 2020 earning her first Grammy nomination.
Now, the singer has taken home multiple accolades and continues to be at the top of music charts across the globe.
Who is Nigerian singer Tems?
Temilade Openiyi, widely known as Tems, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer born on June 11, 1995, in Lagos.
In 2018, Tems quit her job to pursue a music career. The same year, she released her first single called Mr Rebel, which she composed herself.
She began gaining recognition for her work and was featured on Khalid's and Disclosure's song Know Your Worth in 2020.
Notably, she is featured on Nigerian artist Wizkid's single, "Essence".
Since becoming famous, Tems has released two EPs: For Broken Ears in 2020 and If Orange Was a Place in 2021.
As of 2023, the Nigerian artist has accumulated a net worth of $2million.
What are some of Tems’ most famous songs?
Tems most famous song to date is her feature with Wizkid in Essence.
However, since her breakout song, Tems has received immense recognition for a collection of songs.
Her single, Damages, from her For Broken Ears EP became another hit and garnered about 2.7 million views on YouTube.
In 2022, Tems covered Bob Marley's No Woman No Cry for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack.
What songs have Tems’ been featured in?
Apart from her solo music, Tems has been featured in a few award-winning hits.
In 2021, Tems was featured in Drake's song Fountains on his highly anticipated album, Certified Lover Boy.
The following year, Tems was featured on Future's 2022 hit song Wait For U alongside Drake.
This song alone has earned the artist a Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance, an iHeartRadio Music Award for Hip-Hop Song of the Year, and a BET Award for Best Collaboration.
Additionally, she has been awarded Best International Act by BET and Afrobeats Artist of the Year by iHeartRadio.