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My Take
Tems is, to my ear, the most distinctive voice to come out of Lagos in a generation. Essence made her a global name, but what keeps me listening is that smoky lower register and her refusal to chase trends; she produces her own records, which means the sound you hear is genuinely hers. The trophy shelf, from BET and Soul Train to an NAACP Image Award and a Grammy nomination, feels less like a peak than a down payment. I see her as a central figure in the worldwide Afrobeats moment, and the rare featured artist who instantly became bigger than the feature itself.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tems
- Name (Japanese)
- テムズ
- Reading
- てむず
- Born
- June 11, 1995 (age 31)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Boar
- Origin
- Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / record producer
2. Background
- University
- Dowen College
Awards & achievements
- 2022 BET Award for Best Collaboration
- 2022 BET Award for Best International Act
- 2021 Soul Train Music Award for Best Collaboration
- 2022 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Music Video
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Essence | — |
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.leadingvibe.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/temsbaby/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tems
Frequently asked questions
When was Tems born?
Born June 11, 1995 (age 31).
Where is Tems from?
Tems is from Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.
What does Tems do?
Tems works as singer-songwriter, record producer.
What is Tems known for?
Notable works include Essence.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-10
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.