Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems shares her admiration for Lil Wayne, revealing she used to mimic the rapper during her younger years.

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has revealed her youthful admiration for American rapper Lil Wayne.

In a recent appearance on ‘The Cruz Show’ on Real 92.3 FM, the Oscar-nominated diva disclosed that she used to “pretend” to be a rapper, with Wayne serving as her role model.

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“Hip-hop is my thing. I used to pretend to be a rapper. I love Lil Wayne as well. I used to pretend to be Lil Wayne when I was younger,” she shared, reminiscing about her formative years and the influence the rapper had on her musical aspirations.

Tems expressed her eagerness to meet the hip-hop icon, saying, “I’ve not met Wayne. I want to meet him so bad. Very soon I know I’m going to meet him.”

This sentiment highlights the deep respect and admiration she holds for Lil Wayne, underscoring the impact he has had on her career.

As Tems continues to rise in the music industry, her journey serves as a testament to the power of inspiration and the ways in which artists can influence one another across genres and generations.