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Tems: Nigerians don’t understand my music
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has said Nigerians do not understand her music.
She said she is unsure if her compatriots appreciate her music but feels appreciated as a person by Nigerians.
The Oscar-nominated musician stated this in the teaser of the upcoming episode of ‘Flow with Korty.’
“Nigerians don’t understand my music, I don’t know if they appreciate my music but I feel appreciated as a person by Nigerians,” she said.
“It is unheard of to do my type of music as a Nigerian in Nigeria.”
Tems also said she is not interested in being a sex symbol, stressing that she is in the music industry to “work.”
The R&B crooner said, “I used to not always like my body. If my being attractive is disturbing you, I will help you. So I go to studios in baggy clothes and my alpha mode, I want you not to be seduced by me.”
The ‘Love Me Jeje’ crooner also opened up about being constantly misunderstood and bullied because of her reserved nature and how she handled it.
“Everything I did seemed to annoy everybody. They would say, ‘Why are you so slow? Why are you talking so slow? Talk like you are alive.’ And I would say, ‘You are very stupid. Are you crazy?’ I was upset all the time,” she said.
Tems recently unveiled the tracklist for her highly anticipated debut album titled ‘Born In The Wild’, scheduled to be released on June 7.
In the 18-track album, Tems enlists Asake, the Afrobeats star, and J. Cole, the US rapper.
The tracks in the album consist of ‘Born In The Wild’, ‘Special Baby’, ‘Burning’, ‘Wickedest’, ‘Love Me Jeje’, ‘Get It Right’, ‘Ready’, and ‘Gangsta’.
Other tracks are ‘Unfortunate’, ‘Boy o Boy’, ‘Forever’, ‘Free Fall’, ‘Voices In My Head’, ‘Turn Me Up’, ‘Me & U’, ‘T-Unit’, ‘You In My Face’, and ‘Hold On’.
Tems had previously put out two songs off the album — ‘Me & U’ and ‘Love Me Jeje’.
The singer released her self-produced debut single ‘Mr Rebel’ in 2018 and then followed it with ‘Try Me’, her 2019 hit song.
Tems had earlier revealed how a “serious illness” forced her to delay the release of her debut album.
Popular Afrobeat star, Davido, has revealed that his longtime personal assistant, Lati, who serves as his best man at his wedding introduced him to Chioma, his wife.
Davido and his longtime partner, Chioma Rowland also known as Chefchi, tied the knot in a star-studded wedding ceremony in Lagos today.
The ceremony witnessed the attendance of notable figures in the country ranging from business to politics and entertainment spaces.
At the wedding, Davido announced that his best man was the one who introduced him to his wife.
Reacting to the news, Afrobeats singer Dammy Krane also confirmed the story.
“HER FRIEND CAME TO SEE LATI FROM BABCOCK & SHE BROUGHT CHI; THEN LATI INTRODUCED CHIOMA TO
OWE B OWE YOU WELCOME — INDUSTRY LANDLORD,” he tweeted.
Coincidentally, today is Lati’s birthday.
Last year, Davido in a very touching message on his page described Lati as his right-hand man and best friend.
“Happy Bday my Right hand man!! Best friend ! Big brother!! Confidant!!! And best believe if u try me!! 400 go enter ur soul!!!! Today lion must enter blood love u my ARUBA !!!! ❤️❤️❤️ @lt_ddon,” he wrote.
In a recent interview, the singer opened up about his relationship with Chioma, revealing that he had known her before his rise to fame and fortune.
Reflecting on this, Davido expressed gratitude for meeting her during that period, emphasizing that it would have been challenging for him to enter relationships now as he would feel every woman wants him for his money or status.
Davido revealed the significance of authenticity in his circle, noting that success for him lies not just in personal achievements but in the continued presence of those who stood by him during his humble beginnings.
The couple, who lost their son Ifeanyi in a tragic accident in 2022, welcomed their twins in the United States in October, 2023.
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has shared that she is watching singer Davido and Chioma’s wedding online despite being invited.
She explained that heavy traffic prevented her from reaching the venue.
During an Instagram Live session with fans, Ojo stated,
“Whether you received an invite or not, we’re all the same, watching Davido’s wedding on our phones.
Those of us with invites are still stuck in traffic and can’t make it to the wedding.”
Davido’s wedding, held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, was graced by dignitaries from various sectors, including his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, and the governors of Lagos and Abia States, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Alex Otti.
Other notable attendees were former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel, and the Ooni of Ife, HRH Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.
Celebrities such as Ini Edo, Patoranking, Obi Cubana, Seyi Tinubu, B-Red, Victor Osimhen, Craze Clown, Paul Okoye, and the host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, were also present.
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has revealed that he was invited to his colleague Davido’s wedding.
Portable stated that he would have been one of the groomsmen if rapper Zlatan Ibile hadn’t damaged his relationship with Davido.
During an Instagram live session with fans, Portable said, “I was invited to Davido’s wedding. If Zlatan Ibile hadn’t ruined my friendship with Davido, I’d have been among the groomsmen.”
Davido and Chioma’s wedding drew notable dignitaries such as Governors Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Alex Otti (Abia), Godwin Obaseki (Edo), former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and the Ooni of Ife, HRH Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. Celebrities in attendance included Zlatan Ibile, Ini Edo, Paul Okoye, Patoranking, Cubana Chief Priest, B-Red, and many others.
The fallout between Davido and Portable occurred after Portable accused Davido of giving him “bad advice” during a recent dinner in the United States.
This led to Davido unfollowing Portable on Instagram. Portable later claimed that Davido abandoned him after using him to gain attention.
Lati introduced me to Chioma – Davido
#CHIVIDO24: Iyabo Ojo joins Davido’s wedding online due to traffic
‘Zlatan made me miss the chance of being Davido’s groomsman’ – Portable
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