Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has shared an interesting revelation about the career path she might have followed if music had not worked out for her.
The award-winning artiste disclosed that she could have ended up as a mathematics teacher, giving fans a rare insight into a different side of her personality and interests outside the entertainment industry.
Fan Questions Reveal Her Academic Interests
During an interactive Q&A session with her fans on X, a curious follower asked what she would have been doing if she had not pursued music.
In response, Tems openly admitted: “I would have been a mathematics teacher or maybe an accountant.”
Her statement left many fans surprised, as it revealed her love for numbers and academics, an area very different from the creative world she is now famous for.
Several fans praised her intelligence, noting that her success in music clearly did not come at the expense of her intellectual abilities.
From Digital Marketing to Music Stardom
Before finding her feet in the music industry, Tems once took a different professional route by working as a digital marketer.
In January 2018, she made a bold life decision to leave the corporate environment and fully commit to building her music career, a move that would later prove to be life-changing.
Early Music Career
Her journey into professional music began with the release of her debut single titled “Mr Rabel” in July 2018.
The song quickly gained attention in Nigeria and helped her build an identity as a unique voice in the industry.
Fans were drawn to her sound, emotional delivery, and honesty in music, which set her apart from many of her contemporaries.
Global Recognition and Achievements
Tems’ breakthrough on the international stage came after she featured on Wizkid’s 2020 hit song “Essence.”
The track became a worldwide sensation and later climbed to number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 following the remix that featured Justin Bieber.
This success brought her global recognition and positioned her as one of the most admired Nigerian music stars in the world.
Her consistency and originality have continued to earn her awards, nominations, and international collaborations, further cementing her status in the global music industry.
Netizens Reactions…
@honestfc1 said: “You can’t be mathematics teacher because kids of nowadays”
@OkemaxCmr commented: “Make I throw you one small Maths question?If you fail it, I will feature you on a song??”
@Juwon433 reacted: “#AskTemsLol with that big ikebe! U wan be teacher ??”
@Ryderchi01 wrote: “Imagine the boy not wanting to miss your class because your backha, E bad!!”
Overall, the reactions were a mixture of jokes, admiration, and amusement, as many fans clearly enjoyed learning something new about their favourite artiste.
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