I didn’t want to be in the spotlight – Tems
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has revealed that despite wanting musical success, she was uncomfortable with fame.
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, widely known as Tems, has shared that she was not fond of being in the spotlight. On The Boost Podcast, she disclosed that she had always concealed her identity from fans to avoid being in the spotlight. Tems revealed that she desired to maintain her "secret life" while continuing to make music.
She explained that she would often encounter fans at the airport who would call her "Tems" and she would firmly state, "No, I'm not Tems." Tems expressed her fear of being in the spotlight and her desire to continue her secret life. She prayed to God, saying, "Please, I don't want to be in the spotlight." Eventually, Tems began to adjust to fame when she could no longer conceal her status.
She quit her job as a digital marketer to concentrate on her music career in 2018. Tems released her debut single, "Mr Rebel," the same year. She gained recognition after being featured in Wizkid's 2020 single "Essence."
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