I prefer to live in the world, I don’t like my smartphone – Tems

Nigeria’s beloved introverted celebrity, Tems, has humorously shared why she isn’t a fan of smartphones. In an interview for Germany’s Glamour Magazine cover story, she revealed, “I don’t like my smartphone anyway. I prefer to live in the world and have experiences. If I have even the smallest excuse to leave my phone in the […]

Tems, Rema, and Seun Kuti to Perform at Coachella 2025

Nigeria will have strong representation at the 2025 Coachella music festival, with Tems, Rema, and Seun Kuti set to take the stage. The annual festival, held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, is one of the world’s most renowned music events and will run from April 11 to April 20. Tems, who wowed […]

Tems’ ‘Found’ Hits Platinum, Joins Rema and Wizkid with RIAA-Certified Projects

Tems’ single “Found,” from her 2021 sophomore EP If Orange Was A Place, has achieved significant commercial success, garnering over 119 million Spotify streams, making it one of her most streamed songs. The track’s success comes after Tems gained international mainstream recognition following her appearance on Wizkid’s global hit “Essence.” With this latest achievement, Tems […]

Tyla Wins Best Afrobeats at 2024 MTV EMAs [Full Winners List]

South African singer Tyla has reached a significant milestone by winning the Best Afrobeats award at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs). The 30th edition of the annual awards, held on Sunday, November 10 at the Co-op Arena, honored standout global artists and celebrated musical diversity. The Best Afrobeats category included Nigerian artists Burna […]

“When I met Wizkid, I had only 3 songs.” – Tems

In a recent interview on Big Boy TV, Nigerian singer Tems revealed that she had only three songs to her name when she first met Afrobeats superstar Wizkid. The Grammy-winning artist, known for her soulful voice and unique sound, shared insights about her early career and the pivotal moment of collaborating with Wizkid, which ultimately […]

Tems creates a new record on Spotify for a Nigerian female artist

On June 7, 2024, boosted by the release of her debut album 'Born In The Wild', Tems accumulated 8 million streams which is a record for a Nigerian female artist.

Tems achieved her greatest Spotify streaming day on June 7, 2024, the day after her debut album “Born In The Wild” was released. Tems recorded 5.33 million global streams on the first day of her first album, placing her second behind Ayra Starr, who recorded 6.3 opening day streams for her newly released sophomore album, […]

Tems Releases Debut Album “Born in the Wild”

On June 7, 2024, boosted by the release of her debut album 'Born In The Wild', Tems accumulated 8 million streams which is a record for a Nigerian female artist.

Nigerian singer Tems has officially released her debut album, *Born in the Wild*, through RCA Records/Since 93′.  The 18-track album includes the pre-released singles “Me & U” and “Love Me JeJe,” the latter of which features an interpolation of Seyi Sodimu’s 1997 classic of the same name. To support the release, Tems is embarking on […]

Tems drops new single ‘Not An Angel’ ahead of debut album

Nigerian singer-songwriter, Tems, has released  a captivating single titled, Not An Angel. This fresh release comes hot on the heels of her preceding single, Me & U, which sparked excitement among fans breaking a brief hiatus. Not An Angel stands as Tems’ second solo offering for the year. More than just a standalone track, it serves as a […]

Oscar winners 2023: See the full list

The 95th Academy Awards were presented on Sunday and Tems became the talk for most Nigerian netizens after she turned up with a wedding-like gown which was criticized by some for blocking the views of spectators who sat behind her. See below for a full list of the nominees. The winners are indicated in bold. BEST […]