{
  "id": 8094102,
  "title": "I am off the streets – Singer Tems",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/i-am-off-the-streets-singer-tems",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T20:16:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/i-am-off-the-streets-singer-tems/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian music star Tems, whose real name is Temilade Openiyi, has captured the attention of her fans with a cryptic announcement on TikTok. The Grammy-winning singer suggested that she has left the dating scene, sparking speculation among her followers. In her TikTok livestream, Tems expressed frustration with men who she feels waste her time, stating that she no longer wants to entertain such experiences. She said, \"I don’t like it when guys waste my time. But for me, never again. I don’t have that problem anymore. I have left the streets; I wouldn’t even say I was ever on the streets.\" Fans are now left to wonder if this statement signals a new relationship or simply her decision to distance herself from the dating world. In the past, Tems has spoken about the kind of attention she receives from men, revealing that some are more interested in her physical appearance than in forming genuine connections. She prefers deeper relationships rather than those driven primarily by physical attraction. As of now, Tems has provided no further explanation about her cryptic announcement, leaving fans to interpret the meaning behind her statement.",
  "summary": "Nigerian music star Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems, has sparked relationship speculation after announcing that she has “left the streets.” The Grammy-winning singer made the remark during a TikTok livestream, suggesting that she is no longer interested in navigating the dating scene. Although Tems did not provide details about what prompted the announcement, she […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "I am off the streets – Singer Tems",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/i-am-off-the-streets-singer-tems",
        "published": "2026-09-15T10:18:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "I am off the streets – Singer Tems",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/i-am-off-the-streets-singer-tems",
        "published": "2026-09-16T01:01:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}