Tems
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 11, 1995 in Lagos, Nigeria
- Active Years
- 1953–2022 (70 Years)
- Total Credits
- 12 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Tems (Temilade Openiyi).
Goal: Factual identity profile (Acting focus).
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Name: Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems.
Profession: Nigerian singer, songwriter, record producer. Known for acting.
Birth Date: June 11, 1995.
Birth Place: Lagos, Nigeria.
Career highlights: Featured on Wizkid's 2020 single "Essence" (peaked at number 8 on Billboard Hot 100 following remix with Justin Bieber; reached top ten of Hot 100 after a reworked version).
Awards/Recognition: Wizkid's track "Essence" featuring Tems won for outstanding music video at the NAACP Image Awards (Source [4]).
Credits/Work: Music Department: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Source [6]).
Acting: TMDB lists acting as something she is known for.
Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer born on June 11, 1995, in Lagos, Nigeria. She is known for her work in acting and the music department, including Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Tems rose to prominence after being featured on Wizkid's 2020 single Essence. The track, which also won for outstanding music video at the NAACP Image Awards, peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart following the release of a remix version featuring Justin Bieber.
"Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer born on June 11, 1995, in Lagos, Nigeria. She is recognized for her work in acting and is credited in the music department for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Tems gained prominence through her feature on Wizkid's 2020 single Essence. This track won for outstanding music video
Career overview
Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born on June 11, 1995, in Lagos, Nigeria, she rose to prominence after being featured on Wizkid's 2020 single Essence. Following the release of a remix version featuring Justin Bieber, the track peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The track Essence also won for outstanding music video at the NAACP Image Awards.
In addition to her music career, Tems is credited for her work in the music department on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Her professional credits include nine entries on The Movie Database. She is recognized for her contributions to the music industry and her involvement in film-related music departments.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
12 titles- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self - Musical Guest
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) Vocals
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) Songs
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Chicken Shop Date (2014) as Self - Guest
- Chicken Shop Date (2014) as Self - Guest (archive footage)
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
- BET Awards (2001) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Dave Chappelle's Block Party 2 as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tems best known for?
Tems is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022), Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015).
When and where was Tems born?
Tems was born on June 11, 1995 in Lagos, Nigeria.
How many credits does Tems have?
Tems has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2022.
What is Tems's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Tems (Temilade Openiyi). Goal: Factual identity profile (Acting focus). Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no quotes. Use only provided facts. Target Audience: Public reference site. Name: Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems. Profession: Nige...
Tems by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Chicken Shop Date (2014) as Self - Guest — aged about 19
- Chicken Shop Date (2014) as Self - Guest (archive footage) — aged about 19
- The Oscars (1953) as Self — aged about 41
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 20
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 19
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest — aged about 19
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