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The Best Style Moments of Tems

From normcore, Y2K-inspired streetwear, figure-hugging catsuits to high-fashion formalwear, the style of the alt R&B superstar has matured over the years.

Nigeria

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Tems Takes Home Her First Grammy Award

Nigerian star Tems has won her first Grammy Award for her work on Future's "Wait For U"—and it's only up from here for her.

Nigeria

Featured

Tems Bags Oscar Nomination for 'Wakanda Forever' Song

Nigeria's renowned Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, scored a nomination at the 2023 Oscars for co-writing ‘Lift Me Up’, one of the songs on 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.'

Nigeria

Music

Tems’ 2023 Oscar Dress Causes A Frenzy Online

Tems caused an online stir when she attended the Oscars in an eye-popping, white ensemble that was literally the center of attention.

Nigeria

Music

Meet 1srael, the Nigerian-Born Producer Behind Future & Tems' 'Wait For U'

We talk to the producer about winning his first Grammy Award, his Nigerian roots and much more.

News Brief

Burna Boy, Tems, and Rema Bring Afrobeats Heat to the NBA All-Star Game

Burna Boy, Tems, and Rema brought the house down when they thrilled fans at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game with a scintillating medley of their smash hits.

Nigeria

Featured

Burna Boy, Tems & Rema To Perform at the NBA All-Star Halftime Show

This year, the National Basketball Association will have an Afrobeats-themed halftime show that features Burna Boy, Tems and Rema.

Nigeria

Popular

Tems Scores Her First Golden Globe Nomination

Nigerian singer Tems recently received a nomination for the upcoming Golden Globe ceremony in 2023.

Nigeria

Popular

Africa was Well Represented At The 2023 Grammys

The West's biggest night in music started off with a bang, a snub, and a whole lot of shimmer.

South Africa

Music

Burna Boy, Tems, Zakes Bantwini, Eddy Kenzo & More Are Nominated For 2023 Grammy Awards

They are joined by Angélique Kidjo, Rocky Dawuni, Nomcebo Zikode and more African artists on the nominees list for next year's Grammy Awards.

Featured

Wizkid Wins the Inaugural Afrobeats Award at the AMAs

Tems and Wizkid both took home trophies at this year's American Music Awards.

Nigeria

Music

Listen to the 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Soundtrack Featuring Burna Boy, Tems, DBN Gogo, Stormzy & More

The soundtrack to Ryan Coogler's new film also features Busiswa, Rema, Ckay, Fireboy DML, Kamo Mphela, and others.

News

Rihanna Releases Tems Co-Written 'Wakanda Forever' Anthem "Lift Me Up"

Tems wrote the song as a tribute to the legacy of Chadwick Boseman, who played King T'Challa in the previous installment of 'Black Panther.'

Nigeria

News Brief

Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Starr & Black Sherif Nominated For 2022 MTV EMAs

They are nominated alongside Zuchu and Musa Keys in the Best African Act category,

Events

Who Runs The World? Tems!

The Nigerian singer's recent writing cred on Beyoncé's highly anticipated project 'Renaissance' and BET win solidify her spot in the big league.

Nigeria

Music

Wizkid and Tems Were the Big Winners at the 2022 Headies

The Headies went down in the States for the first time. Burna Boy, Wizkid and Tems topped the list of winners for the night.

Nigeria

Music Brief

Listen: Tems Is The Voice of 'Wakanda Forever'

Fans of the Nigerian superstar were overjoyed as she covered Bob Marley's 'No Woman, No Cry' for Marvel's upcoming Black Panther sequel.

Nigeria

Events

The American Music Awards Have Created a 'Favorite Afrobeats Artist' Category

Burna Boy, Wizkid, CKay, Tems and Fireboy DML are all nominated for the category's inaugural year.

Nigeria

News Brief

Burna Boy Set to Perform at the UEFA Champions League Final

The upcoming UEFA final kick off show will feature a musical performance from the African Giant himself, Burna Boy.

Popular

Burna Boy, Tems, Pheelz & More Get Obama's Approval

Former US President Barack Obama's annual summer playlist is out and features a host of African talent killing the game.

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Was Burna Boy Snubbed at the Grammys?

Love, Damini was one of the contenders for Best Global Music Album and his global-charting record “Last Last” was nominated for Best Global Music Performance, however the Nigerian singer lost both awards.

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From normcore, Y2K-inspired streetwear, figure-hugging catsuits to high-fashion formalwear, the style of the alt R&B superstar has matured over the years.

Nigerian star Tems has won her first Grammy Award for her work on Future's "Wait For U"—and it's only up from here for her.

Nigeria's renowned Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, scored a nomination at the 2023 Oscars for co-writing ‘Lift Me Up’, one of the songs on 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.'

Tems caused an online stir when she attended the Oscars in an eye-popping, white ensemble that was literally the center of attention.

We talk to the producer about winning his first Grammy Award, his Nigerian roots and much more.

Burna Boy, Tems, and Rema brought the house down when they thrilled fans at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game with a scintillating medley of their smash hits.

This year, the National Basketball Association will have an Afrobeats-themed halftime show that features Burna Boy, Tems and Rema.

Nigerian singer Tems recently received a nomination for the upcoming Golden Globe ceremony in 2023.

The West's biggest night in music started off with a bang, a snub, and a whole lot of shimmer.

They are joined by Angélique Kidjo, Rocky Dawuni, Nomcebo Zikode and more African artists on the nominees list for next year's Grammy Awards.

Tems and Wizkid both took home trophies at this year's American Music Awards.

The soundtrack to Ryan Coogler's new film also features Busiswa, Rema, Ckay, Fireboy DML, Kamo Mphela, and others.

Tems wrote the song as a tribute to the legacy of Chadwick Boseman, who played King T'Challa in the previous installment of 'Black Panther.'

They are nominated alongside Zuchu and Musa Keys in the Best African Act category,

The Nigerian singer's recent writing cred on Beyoncé's highly anticipated project 'Renaissance' and BET win solidify her spot in the big league.

The Headies went down in the States for the first time. Burna Boy, Wizkid and Tems topped the list of winners for the night.

Fans of the Nigerian superstar were overjoyed as she covered Bob Marley's 'No Woman, No Cry' for Marvel's upcoming Black Panther sequel.

Burna Boy, Wizkid, CKay, Tems and Fireboy DML are all nominated for the category's inaugural year.

The upcoming UEFA final kick off show will feature a musical performance from the African Giant himself, Burna Boy.

Former US President Barack Obama's annual summer playlist is out and features a host of African talent killing the game.

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Love, Damini was one of the contenders for Best Global Music Album and his global-charting record “Last Last” was nominated for Best Global Music Performance, however the Nigerian singer lost both awards.

Asake recently thrilled fans when he hit the stage at the The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform some of his biggest hits.

Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 teamed up with Janelle Monáe on the Afrobeat inspired song “Float."

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Featuring Crayon, Burna Boy, Tems, Naira Marley, Omah Lay, P-Square, Fireboy DML, Mayorkun and many more.