Tems is uplifting women to smash sexism in music. Can the industry change its tune? – The Guardian

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Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. I’m Eromo Egbejule, the Guardian’s west Africa correspondent. This week, I spoke to Tems about her latest project: the Nigerian singer-songwriter and producer has been helping African women overcome many hurdles in the music industry.

‘The future of African music is female and connected’

Global giant … Tems at Lollapalooza Paris last month. Photograph: Kristy Sparow/Getty
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