Tems
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Lagos's deep voice, double winner at the Grammy Awards and world star at R&B.
Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, was born on 11 June 1995 in London and grew up in Lagos. Self-taught, she learned to produce her music in her student room before publishing "Mr Rebel" (2018), then the EP "For Broken Ears" (2020) which reveals her deep and velvety voice.
His participation in Wizkid's "Essence" (2021) propel him to the top of the world rankings; he followed collaborations with Drake, Future and Beyoncé, and a first Grammy Award in 2023 for "Wait for U". His first album, " Born in the Wild" (2024), was carried by a world tour and the tube "Love Me Jeje".
In 2025 Tems became the first Nigerian double-winner at the Grammy Awards, published the EP "Love Is a Kingdom" and founded the Leading Vibe Initiative, dedicated to the new generation of African music women.