Temilade Openiyi
Nigerian Grammy Award-winning singer and producer, Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems, has made history by becoming the first African female joint-owner of Major League Soccer’s San Diego FC.
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Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has become the first African female artist to have seven entries on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Nigeria’s Tems makes history as first African female artist with 7 entries on Billboard Hot 100
Ghana· 2026-02-10
Tems took a daring leap in 2018, leaving a steady marketing job to chase her musical dreams.
African women redefining the global soundscape
Kenya· 2025-08-22
Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi known as Tems, is set to headline the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup final halftime show.
Tems to Headline FIFA World Cup Halftime Show
Nigeria· 2025-06-10
Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, is a Grammy-winning global sensation.
The power behind the hits: Nigeria’s top artiste managersNigeria· 2025-05-17
Temilade Openiyi, aka Tems, has continued to push her artistic boundaries as she makes conscious efforts to evolve creatively and connect more with her Nigerian audience.
Tems steps out of comfort zone to please fansNigeria· 2025-05-11
Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, dazzled in an African-inspired outfit tailored with a Western twist.
Tems, Burna, Adichie turn heads at 2025 Met GalaNigeria· 2025-05-08
Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, won the Best African Music Performance category at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
‘Support our own awards,’ Headies founder faults Nigeria’s Grammy obsession – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-13
Temilade Openiyi, better known by her stage name Tems, has become the first African female to join the ownership group of Major League Soccer’s San Diego Football Club.
Tems becomes joint-owner of MLS club San Diego FCNigeria· 2025-02-12