Tems Discusses A Moment That Challenged Her Aspirations

Grammy-winning R&B artist Tems, whose real name is Temilade Openiyi, has discussed the challenging beginnings of her music career, recounting an instance of public embarrassment during a school performance.

In an interview with Big Boy TV, the “Crazy Tings” singer shared her experience of expecting applause but instead facing boos and having plastic bottles thrown at her.

“I remember one time I was going to perform at my school as an up-and-coming singer and I thought I was going to receive a standing ovation. But I got booed. They even threw plastic bottles at me,”

she said.

Tems acknowledged that experiences like these, along with other rejections early in her career, stemmed from her commitment to originality. While many of her contemporaries opted for covers or familiar sounds, she chose to remain true to her distinctive style from the outset.

Looking back on her journey, she expressed appreciation for upholding her artistic integrity despite early challenges. This conviction has played a significant role in establishing her as one of Africa’s prominent R&B artists.

In other developments, the “Damages” singer made a noteworthy comment while appearing as a guest on the Korty EO Show, hosted by content creator Korty EO. During a light-hearted conversation, Tems was asked to describe what love means to her, and her response generated considerable discussion.

She stated,