Tracing Tems’ journey from Mr Rebel to Born in the Wild, one thing remains clear: She has always moved with purpose.
Few artists arrive with a presence so distinct that their voice alone alters the landscape. Tems is one of them. From the moment her smoky, ethereal tone cut through the noise of Afrobeats, it was clear she was operating on her own frequency—somewhere between R&B, soul, and the hypnotic rhythm of Afro-fusion.
Her music isn’t built for instant gratification; it lingers, revealing new textures with each listen. Every song, whether a global anthem or an…