“I Started Making Music Because I Didn’t Have Friends”

Temilade Openiyi, popularly referred to as Tems, a outstanding Nigerian artist, shared that she initially ventured into music because of an absence of companionship.

She additional expressed that her music is crafted for people present process comparable experiences as hers, in addition to those that can resonate with it.

The 28-year-old Grammy winner asserted that she views herself as unparalleled in her craft, and her main competitors lies inside her personal creative evolution.

During an interview on Hot 97 FM in New York, Tems emphasised that she is dedicated to placing out songs even when they attain an viewers of none.

She stated:

“I’m aggressive inside myself however I’m not aggressive with different artists. Nobody can compete with me.

“I’m authentic. I have had youngsters. But additionally, I’m simply all about being true to myself. My music is for those who relate to it. So my music is coming from me. And my music is my outlet.

“I began making music as a result of I didn’t have buddies. I heard one thing to say and I didn’t have anybody to say it to. So, I would simply sing it. I will write it in a track and report it on my cellphone. I was doing that for years.

“So, music is my outlet. Whether anybody listens to it or not, I’ve to release it. Whether it does or not, it’s none of my business. But I need to release it. And it’s for the people that can connect with it and are going through the same thing.”