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  • Tems speaks on the disrespect female singers face in Nigeria

    Tems speaks on the disrespect female singers face in Nigeria

    Nigerian recording artiste, Temilade Openiyi, who is better known as Tems, has said women are not respected in the Nigerian music industry.

    The Grammy award winner while speaking in a candid interview with the BBC, reflected on her early struggles as a woman navigating a male-dominated space and revealed how those experiences shaped her mission to uplift other female creatives.

    “People don’t respect women in the [music] industry,” Tems stated 

    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?”

  • Tems joins Wizkid, Tyla at Spotify billion club

    Tems joins Wizkid, Tyla at Spotify billion club

    Grammy award winner better known as Tems, has received Spotify’s Billion plaque after her collaborative hit with Future and Drake, ‘Wait For U’, surpassed 1 billion streams on the platform.

    She now joins Wizkid, Rema, and Tyla as one of the Afrobeats artists with Spotify’s Billion-Plays.

    ‘Wait For U’ gave Tems her first Grammy plaque after winning the Best Melodic Rap category in 2023.

    The song also made Tems the first African artist to debut at number 1 on Billboard Hot 100 in 2022.

     

  • Tems makes history at FIFA Club World Cup halftime show

    Tems makes history at FIFA Club World Cup halftime show

    Thirty-year-old Nigerian RnB and Afrobeats star, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, made history on Sunday by performing at the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup halftime show.

    The singer, songwriter, and producer performed during the halftime of the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup final.

    The final featured English Premier League team Chelsea and French Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain at the MetLife Stadium in New York.

    Tems led the groundbreaking halftime performance, which was separately presented by Panini, alongside J Balvin, Doja Cat, and Emmanuel Kelly.

    For the first time, a FIFA stadium transformed into a major concert-scale venue for the Panini-presented halftime show.

    A special stage built in the upper stands hosted the show, preserving the pitch for the second half of the historic match.

    Tems rose to fame in 2020 after featuring on Wizkid’s hit single “Essence”, which peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100.

    The remix of ‘Essence’ featuring Justin Bieber earned Tems a Grammy nomination and international recognition.

    That same year, she appeared on ‘Fountains’, a track by Canadian rapper Drake, further boosting her global profile.

    At least, 81,118 spectators witnessed the final at MetLife Stadium, the highest-ever attendance for a FIFA match. U.S. President, Donald Trump, was among dignitaries who watched the final on Sunday.

  • What Tems did to fan who made crochet design of her

    What Tems did to fan who made crochet design of her

    A thoughtful gesture from Grammy-winning Nigerian artist, Tems towards a young fan who created crochet design for her, has sparked reactions on social media.

    This comes after the fan, who identified as Odum Ifeoluwa, tagged the singer via her microblogging account, X (formerly Twitter), showcasing a crochet design she had made for the singer out of love for her.

    Sharing the video of the crochet design, she wrote:“I hope Temsbaby gets to see this coz i dont have much followers on here, but after 8925 stitches and 70hours, I finished this crochet portrait of tems, I made this to mark the 1 year anniversary of when I started crocheting. It also my first time doing tapestry. I love you Tems. “

    In response, Tems appreciated the fan, saying, “Yo, this is unbelievable. You are incredible! I need it right now. Can I buy it please?”

    Hours later, the excited fan thanked the singer for purchasing the design for a whopping three million naira. She shared a screenshot with the caption: “Omg this has to be the best day of my life. @tembaby thank you so much. @Yvonneonyanta youre amzxing. The rebel gang is the best community ever, thank you to everyone for your postive comments. Thank you so much.”

    The singer’s gesture attracted applause from fans who commended her for not ignoring the fan. It’s an action most popular singers do.

  • Singer Tems excited ahead of historic FIFA Club World Cup show

    Singer Tems excited ahead of historic FIFA Club World Cup show

    Grammy-winning Nigerian music sensation, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has expressed excitement ahead of her performance at the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup final halftime show.

    The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is scheduled to be held between June 14 and July 13 in the United States, with the highly anticipated halftime show billed for  July 13 at the MetLife Stadium.

    According to a statement by Global Citizen, producers of the show, Tems will headline the show alongside Colombian hitmaker, J Balvin and American pop star, Doja, of a performance that will be broadcast live.

    In reaction to the historic performance, Tems expressed excitement about the significance of the show.

    “We’re going to bring the world together for a beautiful moment — to celebrate football, feel the unity that music brings, and help improve the lives of millions of children through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund (FGCEF).”

    “I can’t wait. See you at the FIFA Club World Cup final!”, she said.

    According to the organisers, the performance is part of a broader effort to raise awareness and support for the FGCEF.

    The FGCEF is a joint initiative led by FIFA President, Gianni Infantino and Global Citizen co-founder, Hugh Evans.

    The fund aims to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and football for children across the globe.

  • Tems set to perform at maiden halftime show of 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

    Tems set to perform at maiden halftime show of 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

    Grammy-winning artiste Tems is set to perform at the maiden FIFA Club World Cup final halftime show.

    The show’s producer, In a statement, Global Citizen, said the show will take place at MetLife Stadium in New York on July 13.

    The halftime show will be broadcast live and free to audiences worldwide via DAZN.com.

    Joining Tems on the star-studded lineup are Colombian singer J Balvin and American singer Doja Cat.

    Speaking about the event, Tems said the show will be a moment to celebrate football and the unifying power of music.

    The Grammy-winning Nigerian singer revealed her excitement to be part of a performance that supports children through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

    “We’re going to bring the world together for a beautiful moment to celebrate football, feel the unity that music brings, and improve the lives of millions of children through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund,” she said.

    “I can’t wait. See you at the FIFA Club World Cup final!”

    The statement also announced that the show aims to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

    This initiative is being overseen by the FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, and the Global Citizen co-founder, Hugh Evans.

    It plans to raise $100 million to help children around the world access quality education and football.

  • Tems receives Diamond Award at Billboard Global Power Players

    Tems receives Diamond Award at Billboard Global Power Players

    Grammy award winner, Tems, was among the honourees at the inaugural Billboard’s Global Power Players Event on Wednesday at Shoreditch House in East London, England.

    She was honoured alongside veteran British singer Sir Elton John and EMPIRE founder and CEO Ghazi Shami.

    Tems received the Diamond Award, which was presented by incoming Billboard Africa editor Nkosiyati Khumalo.

    “Being African and a musician is a whole new world, and I feel like Billboard has been so supportive of not just African music but the whole scene and the culture.

    “This has been a great honor, especially given that African music is moving to heights that have never been seen before, and Billboard is one of the key players in moving that needle forward,” the Oscar-nominated star stated in her acceptance speech.

    Sir Elton John collected the Creators’ Champion Award, and EMPIRE boss Ghazi Shami received the coveted Clive Davis Visionary Award.

    Nigerian musician and YNBL label boss, Olamide, presented the award to the EMPIRE CEO.

    The first-ever U.K. Power Players chart was also launched at the event.

  • Move on from my body – Tems tells trolls

    Move on from my body – Tems tells trolls

    Nigerian singer, Tems has urged trolls to desist from always talking about her derriere.

    This comes after a troll in reaction of a recent video of singer, made some comments about her physique.

    Responding, Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter via the microblogging platform, X on Tuesday fired back at critics stating that she doesn’t see the need to flaunt her derriere or garner validation from her male audience.

    She stated that she has had enough and would prefer her admirers to either flaunt theirs or move on from always talking about her physique.

    “Okay, 7 years in. It’s time to pack it up”, she wrote.

    I never thought I’d need to say it, but you are all weird. “It’s small, it’s flat, it’s fat.”
    Dog, it’s mine. “Show us your bumbum” lol so me too I will turn and say “see”, she added.

    Nah, show ME yours first?? See how that feels? It’s just a body, I will add and lose weight.
    I never once hid my body; I just didn’t feel the need to prove or disprove anyone. The more you don’t like my body, the better for me, actually.But it’s enough now. Move on from my bum.”

  • Tems’ manager Muyiwa reveals why Nigerian streaming revenue is low

    Tems’ manager Muyiwa reveals why Nigerian streaming revenue is low

    Muyiwa Awoniyi, manager to Grammy-winning artiste Tems, has opened up on the contrast between streaming revenue generated in Nigeria and other parts of the world.

    Awoniyi, during a recent appearance on the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, attributed the low earnings from Nigerian streams to the country’s affordable subscription rates and struggling economy.

    He revealed that while “one million streams in Nigeria generate approximately $300,” the same number of streams in Sweden, Spotify’s home country, fetch between “$8,000 and $10,000”.

    He said: “Do you know how much a million streams is worth out of Nigeria? It’s $300. I am telling you facts, it is N900 to subscribe to Spotify and Spotify treats things territorially.

    “A lot of people do not know this, by the way. So for me, I always knew that if my IP is anchored to a region where one million streams is $300, I am cooked. I knew this from Nonso’s time because, like I said, the trickle-down effect of the economy is going to hit the citizens regardless.

    “I mean, your purchasing power is going to be limited. Do you know the highest territory for streaming Spotify? Sweden is where Spotify is from. Your one million streams is between 8-10 grand.”

  • ‘Tems only had 200 naira when I met her’ – Manager

    ‘Tems only had 200 naira when I met her’ – Manager

    Muyiwa Awoniyi, the manager of Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has recounted the singer’s humble beginning, revealing that she had only N200 in her bank.

    TheNewsGuru reports Muyiwa during a recent episode of the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast shared how he met Tems and what made him decide to enter into a business relationship with her.

    According to Muyiwa,  the singer is different from anyone he has ever met in Nigeria, as she was very generous towards him when they first met, despite having no actual means of earning an income.

    He said, “Back then when I was doing my podcast, she would just be sitting down while me and my cousin are talking.

    “Then obviously, she wasn’t financially buoyant in any capacity. When I met Tems, she only had about 200 Naira in her account.

    “Then I had a production company. So, if I had money, I would buy food. Another thing that shocked me was that even though she didn’t have money, she will order food for us. She didn’t even have a way of earning.

    “So, I just realised that she is different from everyone I have seen in Nigeria.”

    He added that Tems’ determination and dedication particularly caught his attention. He further noted that her eagerness to formalise their working relationship made him realise he wanted to have a business relationship with her for life.

    He said: “There was something Tems did that made me say, ‘I don’t want to do a managerial contract with you, let’s do a company.’

    “When she asked me to be her manager, I agreed and said I would send her a contract to sign. We had already verbally agreed on everything. You know, when you present paperwork for artists to sign, it’s always tricky. But she was chasing me to sign my own part. And I have never experienced that before.

    “I was like, ‘You don’t mind signing paperwork? Hold on, let’s not do this. You’re someone I can rock with for life. Let’s start a company.’ Prior to this, Tems and I were friends for about three months and we never spoke about working together.”