Interview
Tems. Photo: Danielle Mbonu. Courtesy of the artist.

Interview: Tems Is On a Mission to Take Over

We sit down with the rising Nigerian artist to talk about her process, influences and the massive success of "Try Me."

With singles "Looku Looku," "Mr. Rebel," and the viral hit "Try Me," singer-songwriter & producer Tems has cemented her place as one to watch in 2020.

Tems wants to take on the world. The de facto leader of the Rebel Gang, as her fans call themselves, is determined to remain true to herself by consistently keeping things light while pursuing her undying love for music. "I'm literally just trying to chill. You see me here drinking tea. This is like my second water," she mentions.

We had a chat below with Tems about her journey thus far, her future endeavors and more. Read ahead for the interview.

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

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Arts + Culture
Photo by Fifo Adebakin.

Photos: This Is What the Melanin Unscripted x Native House Pop-Up Looked Like

Young African creatives gathered in community to discuss the state of contemporary African culture and music today.

As Lagos and Accra continue to buzz with plenty of concerts and parties to revel in the festive season as well as ring in the new year, young African creatives are also taking the time to gather like minds in community.

Melanin Unscripted, the agency and media platform headed by Nigerian-American visual multi-hyphenate Amarachi Nwosu, recently linked with The NATIVE to host Native House. Guests from near and far came through to the African Artists Foundation in Lagos for a day-long pop-up of cultural activations including a photo exhibition and a series of panels to discuss the state of contemporary African culture and music today.

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