Tems Biography

Tems is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer known for her soulful voice, genre-defying sound, and powerful presence in the global music scene. Rising to prominence with her breakout hit “Try Me” and her Grammy-nominated feature on Wizkid’s “Essence”.  She is the first Nigerian female artist to hit the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10. Her distinct blend of alternative R&B, Afrobeat, and neo-soul has earned her international acclaim and collaborations with artists like Drake, Future, Beyoncé, and Rihanna.

Age

Tems, whose full name is Temilade Openiyi, was born in Lagos, Nigeria on June 11, 1995.

Family

Tems was born to a Nigerian mother and a British-Nigerian father. Her parents separated when she was five. Growing up in Lagos, she developed an early love for music.

Height

She is approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall.

Education

Temilade attended Dowen College in Lagos and later moved to South Africa to pursue a degree in Economics at Monash South Africa University. However, her passion for music led her to a different path.

 Career

Tems began her music career independently by producing her songs, with her breakout single “Try Me” in 2019 earning her national recognition in Nigeria. Her distinct voice, soulful tone, and alternative R&B style quickly gained international attention. In 2020, her feature on Wizkid’s global hit “Essence” earned her a Grammy nomination and made her the first Nigerian female artist to be part of a Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 song. She has since worked with international stars like Drake, Future, Beyoncé, and Rihanna, and contributed to the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack. In 2023, she won a Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance for her contribution to Future’s “Wait For U” alongside Drake.

Net Worth

Her estimated net worth is between USD 2 million and USD 4 million.