Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, has been trending on social media and drawing so much attention from her fans and netizens in general.
The singer revealed her humble beginning and what her life seemed like before she met Wizkid.
While speaking, she noted that she planned to play every Friday at a bar, but they rejected her because she had no song.
So then she proceeded to record a song. At the time she only had three songs.
However in 2019 after she released ‘Try Me’ and its music video, she heard Wizkid wanted to meet with her and that was how they recorded ‘Essence’ in 2019.
Tems stated that until much later she never really had a sense of direction as she just went with the flow until she released her EP.
She asserted that she wished she dreamt bigger as she would have been more prepared for her career and the limelight.
Her fans moved to the comment section to share their opinions.
“I remember that some people dey shout say no be wizkid help Tems. Can you all see now that wizkid has been a big influence in her career.”
@instablog_oou
“WIZKID had to come in for Beyoncé to see you. In all your hard work in this life, always pray to meet a WIZKID o.”
@tfabmac
“Wiz influence, she said after Essence he knew she was blown when the likes of Beyonce reached out and many more top artists 🔥.”
@ammygee43
“Wizkid influence in Africa is different but you people are not ready for yet.”
@samuel_0r1
“Wizkid is the real goat he discovers hidden talent 🙌🙌.”
@warrifirstson
Singer Reveals Childhood Inspiration from Lil Wayne
Tems talked about her love for rap music while sharing how she used to pretend to be Lil Wayne.
According to Tems, her love for hip-hop started at a young age when she was introduced to rap by her older brother.
“My brother is the one that introduced by to rap because he used to listen to a lot of rap music… That’s how I got the influences. Hip-hop is my thing. I used to pretend to be a rapper. I love Lil Wayne as well.”
Tems
“I used to pretend to be Lil Wayne when I was younger,” Tems shared while highlighting ‘Mrs. Officer’, ‘Mr. Carter’, ‘Comfortable’, and ‘Hustle Music’ as some of her favorite Lil Wayne records.
When asked if she has a rap voice, the Oscar-nominated singer shared that she does although she was reluctant to show.
“It is a little cringy,” she jokingly said about trying to cosplay a rapper.
Tems further shared that she is yet to meet Lil Wayne but she’s eager to meet the New Orleans rapper and she hopes it happens soon.
Tems’ love for hip hop is evident in her debut album ‘Born In The Wild’ where she crafted a rap record ‘T Unit’ she also featured Grammy-winning American rapper, J Cole on ‘Free Fall’.
She has collaborated with several rappers including Future on the Grammy-winning single ‘Wait For U’ featuring Drake who also recruited her for ‘Fountain’ off his album ‘Certified Lover Boy’.
Lil Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., is an American rapper and he is regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation, and also widely considered one of the greatest rappers of all time.
Fans reacted to Tems love for rapper, Lil Wayne.
“I love Tems. She’s currently one of my favorite artists.”
@dukelanga3930
“Tems baby Nigeria Queen 🇳🇬❤.”
@Lucas-n2j
“Her Aura is so soothing.”
@Fhfkdk-g5t
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