Temilade Openiyi a.k.a Tems is a Female Nigerian Alternative Artiste. She came into the Mainstream Nigerian Music scene in 2018 when she released her first official single “Rebel”. In August 2019, Tems released the single “Try Me” which went ahead to become a major alternative hit and has amassed over 7 million views on Youtube.
From 2020 till date, She has scored major hits (singles and features) like “Damages”, “Free Mind”, American Artiste ,Khalid “Know Your Worth Remix, Alternative Group, DRB “Trouble”, Afrobeats star, Wizkid “Essence” and “The Key”, a single off her debut Ep “For Broken Ears”. Her EP “For Broken Ears” also remain one of the most critically acclaimed projects of 2020.
Tems is renowned for her sultry vocals and immensely calm and alternative style of music. Most of her songs are slow tempo with the use of strings as she sings calmly in English language. Her musical style has influenced the alternative music circle in Nigeria especially upcoming female artistes in the Nigerian Music scene including Mavins star girl, AyraStar, who shares striking similarities with Tems.
Asides her musical prowess, Tems is renowned for her beautiful face and excellent body structure, a trait which has made many critics and fan tag her a sex symbol and one of Nigeria’s hottest female artiste both musically and physically.
A lot of people have posted that Tems can indeed bring the Grammy home to Nigeria in the coming years.
As far as 2021 is concerned so far, Tems is the hottest female artiste out of Nigeria.