Tems Triumphantly Concludes North American Leg of ‘Born in the Wild’ Tour with Heartfelt Gratitude.

Tems Triumphantly Concludes North American Leg of ‘Born in the Wild’ Tour with Heartfelt Gratitude.

Grammy-winning artist Tems has successfully wrapped up the North American segment of her world tour, Born in the Wild. Celebrating the milestone, she took to Instagram to express her joy and appreciation for her fans, team, and family. The tour, which began in Miami in August 2024, featured performances of hits like “Not An Angel” and “Damages.” Now, fans eagerly await the tour's upcoming legs in Australia and Africa. In […]

October 14, 2024 9 1

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Ayra Starr and Tyla Dominate 2024 MTV EMA Nominations: Full List of African Stars in the Spotlight

Nigerian sensation Ayra Starr and South African artist Tyla have both bagged four nominations each for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), underscoring the rising global influence of African artists. Ayra Starr earned nominations in categories like Best New Artist, Best Afrobeats, and Best African Act, competing alongside Burna Boy, Asake, Rema, and Tems. Tyla also shined with nominations in major categories, including Best R&B and Best Afrobeats. The […]

October 9, 2024 10

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Grammy Buzz: Nigerian Artists Submit Projects for 2025 Awards—Burna Boy, Rema, Tems & More in the Race

With the 2025 Grammy Awards fast approaching, Nigerian music heavyweights have submitted their projects for consideration, showcasing the country's growing influence on the global stage. Artists like Rema, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Tems, and Asake are in the running for various categories including Best Global Music Album, Song of the Year, and Best African Music Performance. The Nigerian music industry has increasingly gained recognition at the Grammys. This year, submissions […]

October 7, 2024 12

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Tems’ ‘Born in the Wild’ album debuts on UK album charts

This marks the first time Tems has charted in the UK, and her album has also achieved the highest peak for a Nigerian female act on the chart. Released on June 7, Born in the Wild has been gaining momentum globally, with the album reaching #1 in 22 countries on Apple Music just two days after its release. The album's success is testament to Tems' international appeal and her ability to transcend […]

June 11, 2024 11

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Tems opened doors of global recognition for African female artists – Tyla

She admitted that Tems is exceptionally talented as she relished working with her on her eponymous debut album. Tyla spoke in a recent interview with Kiss Fresh, UK. She said, “Working with Tems is amazing. She is so talented. She is literally a force. I’m so honoured to have worked with her. She has opened so many doors for us [young African female artists]. “We made such a beautiful song […]

April 22, 2024 16

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Tems announces title and release date for her new album

On April 15, 2024, Grammy Award-winning artist, Tems unveiled the title of her debut album through a captivating video announcement. Across all social media platforms, she graciously revealed the name of her much-anticipated album: Born in the Wild. The album will be released in May 2024. Tems had told Billboard Magazine during her Women in Music award that her album was "a 1000% ready". In addition, she also had an exclusive listening party for industry experts. […]

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Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ Strikes Gold in France, Amplifying Afrobeats’ Global Resonance!

The sensational success of Wizkid's hit track 'Essence' has reached new heights, achieving gold certification in France. This achievement marks yet another milestone for the Nigerian artist and cements Afrobeats' growing global influence. Featured on Wizkid's acclaimed album 'Made In Lagos', 'Essence' gained immense popularity worldwide, supported by its collaboration with Tems and later remixed with Justin Bieber. This remix propelled the song to No. 9 on the Billboard Hot […]

December 6, 2023 81

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It’s like being in a zoo – Tems speaks on dealing with fame

She discussed her newfound fame in a newly released conversation with Kendrick Lamar for Interview magazine. Admitting that she feels the pressure that comes with success, she stated that she deals with it by staying true to herself. In her words, "When you become more known or seen, it’s very easy to get caught up in, “What do people expect of me now?” But for me, it’s like, “What do I expect of myself now?” […]

September 1, 2023 53

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Davido performs, Burna Boy & Tems win at 2023 BET Awards

Burna Boy and Tems and Libianca won at the 2023 BET Awards.The award ceremony was held in celebration of 50 years of Hip Hop with memorable performances from rap legends. Nigerian megastar Davido performed at the show where he thrilled the audience with his new smash hit single 'Unavailable' thereby being the second year in a role an Afrobeats artist would be performing at the main event following Fireboy's performance last […]

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