Temilade Openiyi (born June 11, 1995) was born in Lagos, Nigeria. She is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who has become a rising star in the music industry. She is professionally known as Tems. He has made a name for herself through her incredible vocal range, unique sound, and emotional lyrics.
Tems gained widespread recognition in 2020 after her collaboration with Wizkid on the hit single "Essence," which became a global sensation and peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song's success earned her a Grammy Award nomination and put her on the international stage as a talented artist.
In the same year, Tems released her debut EP, For Broken Ears, which was met with critical acclaim and demonstrated her prowess as a solo artist. Following the success of her debut EP, she signed a record deal with RCA Records and released her second EP, If Orange Was a Place, in 2021. The EP showcases her growth as an artist and features collaborations with some of the industry's biggest names.
Tems' incredible talent has led to numerous collaborations, including her feature on Drake's "Fountains" and Future's "Wait for U," where she was credited as a featured artist alongside Drake. "Wait for U" debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first African artist to debut at number one and the second Nigerian artist to top the chart. Her contributions to the song earned her a Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance.
In addition to her music, Tems also co-wrote the song "Lift Me Up" by Rihanna, which garnered nominations for the Academy Award for Best Original Song and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song.
Tems' talent and hard work have earned her numerous accolades, including two NAACP Image Awards, two BET Awards, two Soul Train Music Awards, and a Grammy Award. She continues to push boundaries with her music and is a shining example of the incredible talent coming out of Nigeria and the African continent as a whole. In July 2022, Tems covered Bob Marley's "No Woman, No Cry" for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack album, showcasing her versatility as an artist and further cementing her status as a rising star in the music industry.
