“I’m not competitive with my music”– Tems

Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, has stated that her primary competition in music is herself, and that no other artist can compete with her musically.

In a recent interview with Hot 97 FM in New York, the Grammy-winning Nigerian singer and Oscar-nominated artist stated that while she is competitive within herself, she does not compete with other artists.

“I’m original. I have had children. But also, I’m just all about being true to myself. My music is for people that relate to it. So my music is coming from me. And my music is my outlet.

“I started making music because I didn’t have friends. I heard something to say and I didn’t have anyone to say it to. So, I would just sing it. I will write it in a song and record it on my phone. 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.”