Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, widely known as Tems, has revealed that she might have ended up as a mathematics teacher had she not pursued a career in music.
The Grammy-winning artist made this revelation during a Q&A session with fans on X, where she opened up about what her life could have looked like outside entertainment.
Fans Discover Her Academic Side
When asked by a fan, “If music didn’t work, what else would you be doing today?” Tems responded:
“I would have been a mathematics teacher or maybe an accountant.”
Her response surprised many, highlighting that she had strong academic interests in addition to her artistic talent.
From Digital Marketing to the Global Stage
Before she fully embraced music, Tems worked as a digital marketer. In January 2018, she made a bold move—leaving her corporate job to focus entirely on her passion for music.
Early Beginnings
Tems released her debut single, Mr Rebel, in July 2018.
The track quickly drew attention in Nigeria, showcasing her distinctive voice and unique sound.
Rise to International Stardom
Her big break came in 2020 when she featured on Wizkid’s global hit Essence.
The song became a worldwide sensation, climbing to number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 following Justin Bieber’s remix.
The collaboration earned Tems global recognition, cementing her status as one of Nigeria’s most influential music stars.
Reactions from Fans
Fans wasted no time sharing humorous and excited reactions to her revelation:
- @honestfc1: “You can’t be a mathematics teacher because kids of nowadays…”
- @OkemaxCmr: “Let me give you a small maths question. If you fail it, I’ll feature you on a song.”
- @Juwon433: “AskTemsLol—with that big ikebe you want to be a teacher?”
- @Ryderchi01: “Imagine boys not wanting to miss your class because of your backside—e bad!”
Source: gistreel
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