Tems


Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, is a Nigerian alt-R&B singer, songwriter and record producer.

Early life

Tems was born in Lagos in 1996. Her father was British, but her parents separated when she was five and she was brought up by her mum. At school she was noticed by her music teacher and she learnt the piano. She would practice singing with her brother's guitar accompaniment. She attended Dowen College in Lekki and studied and graduated in economics in Johannesburg. In 2018 she recorded Mr Rebel - a song of her own composition.
In 2020, DJ Edu chose her as one of "ten artists to watch" that year. She was recruited that year by American singer Khalid to join him and fellow Nigerian Davido on an Afrobeats remix of "Know Your Worth".

Discography

Singles

YearTitleAlbums
2018"Mr Rebel"rowspan="4"
2019"Looku Looku"-
2019"Try Me"-
2020"These Days"-

Awards and Nominations