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Tems
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Participations

16
Co-Performer
45
Songwriter
14
Producer
30
Performer
Bio
Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. She rose to fame in 2020 with her music style which blends Afrobeat, pop and soul. Tems' unique voice and powerful performances have earned her a reputation as one of the rising stars in the Nigerian music scene. She is known for her hit songs such as "These Days," "Damages," and "Mr Rebel." With her creative talent and effortless stage presence, Tems is one of the most promising musicians in Africa.
Discography
Albums1
Born in the Wild
Born in the Wild2024 • AlbumTracks: 18
EPs2
If Orange Was a Place
If Orange Was a Place2021 • EPTracks: 5
For Broken Ears
For Broken Ears2020 • EPTracks: 7
Singles11
Love Me JeJe
Love Me JeJe2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Not an Angel
Not an Angel2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Crazy Tings
Crazy Tings2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Found
Found2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Interference
Interference2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Damages
Damages2020 • SingleTracks: 1
These Days
These Days2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Try Me
Try Me2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Looku Looku
Looku Looku2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Tems Playlist
Tems Playlist2018 • SingleTracks: 3
Mr Rebel
Mr Rebel2018 • SingleTracks: 1
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