TEMS - Singer
Age: 30
Country: Nigeria Occupations:
Singer
Domains:
R&B Music
Tems (born Temilade Openiyi) is a Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer who has become a leading figure in the global "Alté" and R&B scenes. Known for her distinctively deep, velvety voice and soulful delivery, she first gained major attention with her 2019 hit "Try Me."
Key Career Highlights
Global Breakthrough: She achieved international superstardom through her collaboration with Wizkid on the 2020 smash hit "Essence."
Chart History: She became the first African female artist to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for her feature on Future’s "Wait for U" (alongside Drake).
Major Works: Her discography includes the critically acclaimed EPs For Broken Ears and If Orange Was a Place, and her 2024 debut studio album, Born in the Wild.
Accolades: Beyond her Grammy win for Best Melodic Rap Performance, she has earned an Oscar nomination for co-writing "Lift Me Up" (performed by Rihanna for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever).
Musical Style
Tems is celebrated for blending R&B, Neo-soul, and Afrobeats. Uniquely, she produces and engineers much of her own music, a skill she taught herself via YouTube to ensure her sound remained authentic to her vision.