Temilade Openiyi, aka Tems
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Tems Reveals She Could Have Been a Teacher or Accountant

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Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, aka Tems, has shared that she might have pursued a career as a mathematics teacher or accountant if she hadn’t become a musician.

The multiple Grammy-winning artist revealed this during a fan Q&A on X on Tuesday. Tems previously worked as a digital marketer before quitting in January 2018 to focus on music. She released her debut single, Mr Rabel, in July 2018 and gained international recognition after featuring on Wizkid’s 2020 hit Essence.

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Published on November 26, 2025
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