Singer Tems Opens up on Early Journey of Her Career

By Seyi Babalola

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems, has opened up about the early journey of her career.

The ‘Essence’ singer revealed that she was quite naive at the start of her career.

In an interview with Glamour Magazine Germany, Tems revealed that it took her time to learn how to positively navigate the music industry.

“I don’t want to lie. I was very naive at the beginning of my career – I just wanted to make good art. I had to learn how to navigate the music business in a healthy way,” she said.

Tems shared that her management and family have been her backbone.

“I would say that it is both my management and my family that keep me grounded. Especially my family, my mother and my brother,” she added.