Tems on Stardom, Fashion, and New Music
In a Vogue feature, Nigerian artist Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, shares her journey from Lagos to international fame. At 31, she has earned two Grammy Awards and worked with stars like Beyoncé, Drake, and Justin Bieber. Tems recently launched The Leading Vibe, a mentorship program aimed at supporting young African women in music, with its inaugural edition set for London this summer in 2025. She co-headlined the All Points East festival in London alongside Jorja Smith in August 2026. While she is busy writing new music, specific project details remain undisclosed. Additionally, Tems has a stake in San Diego FC and is an avid supporter of Manchester United, showcasing her unique fashion sense developed with stylist Dunsin Wright.
Key facts
- Tems has won two Grammy Awards.
- She became the first Nigerian artist to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with Future's 'Wait For U'.
- In 2025, she launched The Leading Vibe mentorship initiative for young African women in music.
- The first edition of The Leading Vibe outside Africa will take place in London in summer 2025.
- Tems co-headlined All Points East festival in London with Jorja Smith in August 2026.
- She owns a stake in San Diego FC and supports Manchester United.
- Her fashion stylist is Dunsin Wright.
- She has collaborated with Beyoncé, Drake, Justin Bieber, and Dave.
Entities
Artists
- Tems
- Temilade Openiyi
- Jorja Smith
- Wizkid
- Justin Bieber
- Beyoncé
- Drake
- Dave
- Frank Ocean
- Sade
- Dilara Findikoglu
- Ellie Misner
- Luis de Javier
- Ozwald Boateng
- Mk.gee
- Dijon
- Hailey Bieber
- Wale Davies
- Dunsin Wright
Institutions
- Vogue
- Givenchy
- Chanel
- Ferragamo
- Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello
- ONALAJA
- LO Collections x Alex & Trahanas
- Dinosaur Designs
- 4ELEMENT
- All Points East
- Coldplay
- Glastonbury
- Billboard
- Grammy Awards
- Coachella
- Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival
- San Diego FC
- Manchester United
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Lagos
- Nigeria
- Johannesburg
- South Africa
- south of France
- France