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Nigerian singer Tems performs at the Aston Martin launched its new car ahead of the 2024 F1 season. The Grammy-winning star performed a medley of her singles including 'Burning' which was ...

Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history as the first female African artiste to have a song earn 1 billion streams on Spotify. She achieved the first as her ...

Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history as the first African female artiste to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. She achieved this milestone through her ...

Have you watched Tems’ “Boy O Boy” video yet? It’s the kind of visual that pulls you in, weaving a story of heartbreak, pain, and finding strength again. Every moment feels intentional ...

Talented singer, Tems sets new record as she becomes the first female African artist to have a song with 1 billion streams on Spotify. Tems made history with her joint single “Wait For U” alongside ...