Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, was born on June 11, 1995, in Lagos State to a Nigerian mother and a British-Nigerian father. She moved to the United Kingdom with her parents shortly after being born, but after they divorced when she was 5 years old, she returned to Nigeria with her mother.

Tems is known for her soulful voice and unique sound. Tems gained recognition with her hit song "Try Me" and collaboration with Wizkid on his “Essence” song which gained widespread popularity. She has since garnered a dedicated fan base. Tems has since worked with super stars such as Drake, Future, and Beyonce, but is yet to release her debut album.

In February 2023, Tems became the first female Nigerian artiste to win a Grammy as she won the award for best melodic rap performance alongside Drake and Future for their song "Wait for U." The 27-year-old star has also scooped prizes at the Soul Train Music Awards, the BET Awards, and the American Music Awards.

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