popular Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has stated that her only rival in the music industry is herself. She believes that no one can compete with her on the musical level.
Tems, who was nominated for an Oscar-nominated diva, recently spoke to Hot 97 FM in New York City. She said, “I’m competitive within myself but I’m not competitive with other artists. Nobody can compete with me”.
She added 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 had 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.”
