Nigerian singer and producer Tems (born Temilade Openiyi) offered a glimpse into a soul at peace. During a recent exchange with a follower on X, the artist, whose voice has become a global vessel for vulnerability and strength, confessed a profound personal milestone: she has not only reached but surpassed the dreams of her former self.
The question posed was, “What are you currently looking forward to? Also, would you say you’ve achieved all of your dreams prior to stardom?”
She responded to the question, “I’m looking forward to whatever the Lord has in store,” she mused, “and honestly, I’ve achieved beyond my dreams from when I had a 9-5.”
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Tems’s ascent—from the bustling streets of Lagos to the pinnacle of international acclaim—was no overnight phenomenon. It was a gradual, steady rise, built on the bedrock of an otherworldly vocal tone and a songwriting style that define atmospheric soul, alternative R&B, and the essence of Afrobeats.
Her breakthrough collaborations with Wizkid (“Essence”) and Drake (“Fountains”) catapulted her into the stratosphere, while her own projects, like the 2021 EP ‘If Orange Was a Place,’ solidified her reputation as a generational auteur. This path culminated in the ultimate industry validation: a Grammy Award.
