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Tems: ‘I don't want to be idolised, but if people idolise me, I can't help it' - As she conquers the UK charts, Nigerian megastar Tems talks about working with Rihanna, amplifying the voices of Africa ...

Tems is a dynamic songwriter and producer who is bringing a new energy to the Nigerian music scene. Tems is a dynamic songwriter and producer who is bringing a new energy to the Nigerian music scene.

Dave and Tems hit Number One on the UK Official Singles Chart with Raindance, marking a rare achievement for Nigerian artists ...

The seven-track EP Love Is A Kingdom highlights Tems’ songwriting and production skills. Listeners described the project as a “masterpiece” and praised its emotional honesty. The “Big Daddy” video ...

She follows South African R&B artists, Elaine and Willy Cardiac on the global RADAR programme. In the process, she follows in the footsteps of South African R&B artists, Elaine and Willy Cardiac ...

Let’s be real: The music industry has a women problem. We’ve all seen the numbers before, but they’re still jarring: only 22% of artists worldwide are female, 12.8% of songwriters, and just 3% of ...

South African singer Tyla has won the ‘Favourite Afrobeats Artist’ award at the 2025 American Music Awards, beating out notable Nigerian artists Wizkid, Rema, Tems, and Asake. Billie Eilish dominated ...

Award-winning singer, songwriter Tems has introduced the ‘Leading Vibe’ Initiative, a pioneering platform aimed at empowering young women in the music industry across Africa, with plans for global ...