Tems
Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems,[2] is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. She was born on June 11, 1995, in Lagos, Nigeria. Raised primarily by her Nigerian mother after her British-Nigerian father left the family, Tems attended Dowen College in Lekki, Lagos, before pursuing a degree in Economics at a university in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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| Birth name | Temilade Openiyi |
| Born | 11 June 1995 Lagos, Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
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| Website | leadingvibe |
Tems began her music career in 2018 with the release of her self-produced debut single, "Mr. Rebel." She gained further attention in 2019 with her single "Try Me." Her international recognition increased after being featured on Wizkid's song "Essence,"[3] which earned her several award nominations, including a Grammy.[4] Tems[5] has also collaborated with artists such as Drake on "Fountains" and Future on "Wait For U," the latter debuting at the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
Tems has received various accolades throughout her career, including multiple NAACP Image Awards, a Soul Train Music Award, and BET Awards. She is recognized as a significant figure in both the Nigerian and international music industries.
References
change- ↑ Monger, Timothy. "Tems Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ↑ Dolan, Leah (13 March 2023). "Why musician Tems' extravagant Oscars look went viral". CNN. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ↑ Paul, Larisha (15 April 2024). "Tems Brings 'Essence' to Coachella With Special Appearances From Wizkid and Justin Bieber". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ↑ "Tems On How 'Born In The Wild' Represents Her Story Of "Survival" & Embracing Every Part Of Herself | GRAMMY.com". grammy.com. Grammy. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ↑ "Wizkid, Justin Beiber Join Tems for 'Essence' Performance at Coachella 2024". newscentral. 15 April 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.