Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Temilade Openiyi, widely known as Tems, has opened up about the challenges she faced at the start of her music journey.

In a recent interview with Glamour Magazine Germany, the Essence hitmaker revealed that she was quite naive when she first entered the music industry.

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“I don’t want to lie. I was very naive at the beginning of my career – I just wanted to make good art. I had to learn how to navigate the music business in a healthy way,” Tems candidly shared.

She also highlighted the significant role her management and family have played in keeping her grounded throughout her career.

“I would say that it is both my management and my family that keep me grounded. Especially my family, my mother and my brother,” she said.

Tems’ reflections offer insight into the growth and resilience required to thrive in the competitive music industry.