Tems: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
Bobby Carter | November 4, 2021
From an elegant performance space in Lagos, Nigeria, Temilade Openiyi, aka Tems, adorns hues that recall the title of her latest EP, If Orange Was a Place. As she slips into performance mode, emoting with her eyelids drooped slightly, she begins "Found" in her upper register before switching to that unmistakably rich alto range. That's when the magic starts.
Her music aligns perfectly with the Tiny Desk aesthetic: Everything is stripped away to reveal the feels. Over the past couple of years, the Nigerian singer's star has been on a steady ascent, beginning with the release of her first couple of singles, "Try Me" and "Mr. Rebel." "Damages" (performed here) was huge in Nigeria and helped put her name on the U.S. map. That slow and steady approach led to features on two huge international hits: Drake's "Fountains," one of the standouts on Certified Lover Boy, and "Essence" by Wizkid featuring ahem ... starring Tems. Originally released last year, the latter was arguably the song of this summer (ask anyone who braved the nightclubs in 2021). Those two jams served as a gateway to what's becoming a substantial discography, and her Tiny Desk setlist tacitly implies, "I know you love those songs and you'll love these, too." She's right.
SET LIST
"Found"
"Free Mind"
"Looku Looku"
"Replay"
"Damages"
MUSICIANS
Tems: vocals
Nsikak David: guitar
Afolabi Adekomaiya: drums
Obinna Enwere: keys
Ayo Dele Owa: bass
CREDITS
Director: ua.x
Producer: Ebuka Nwobu.
Production Manager: Chisom Nwobu
DOP: FEDWORKS
Art Director: Desola Falomo
Associate Producers: Kenechukwu Nwobu, Adedamola Adetunji
Gaffer: Ekene Ucheonwu
Camera Operators: Gbolahan Inaolaji Quam, Folarin Oludare
Location Manager: Debo Johnson
Camera Assistants: Tobi Oloko
Editor: uaxstudio
Colorist: Eduvie 'Stedi' Emojevwe
Production Company: uaxstudio + Ladder, Lex & Booker
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bobby Carter
Video Producer: Maia Stern
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Kara Frame, Sofie Hernandez-Simeonidis
Executive Producer: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
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[@lizjordan3335]

M

[@okparajifavour6505]

❤❤❤❤

[@shalisamarieradio1289]

She literally sounds JUST like her tracks.

[@alwaysAWorld]

If Not Better👈🏾🙌🏽

[@SM-yh7fe]

No mistakes 🙌🏼

[@KandyGRL2U]

I was just about to say the same 😩🤍✨

[@SWEETNESSISMYNAME]

That's how you know she is a realllll singer. I love it!!

[@apzdanbrok]

She does I agree

[@kerenuzo]

I can't believe she sang for 20 mins without back up singers and I wasn't bored. Tems to the world

[@Tshegomlp]

Didn't even notice that she didn't have any to begin with

[@nazzforbes179]

M.

[@andrewwilliams9148]

Yu oh

[@bessiesimmonsmusic1368]

No backups. Sis is extremely talented, skilled and natural

[@OfficialAceCino]

I PTOMISE SHE THE GOAT

[@nma_25]

"looku looku" - a Nigerian pidgin slang referring to someone who stares/looks too much. The song talks about her love who has a wandering eyes and stares at every woman that passes or moves his way. It's an emotional (painful) and comedic song at the same time. She tells her lover that one day, his eyes and neck would break or turn from turning back to stare too much.

[@shantaehaynes]

Thank you for explaining

[@mc_peachy_]

And it's also for those that loves betting, especially sporty bet people 😅😮😂

[@ItsMeMsAlpha]

🔥

[@dylanbrown3555]

Its so fascinating of the similarities between the nigerian/african dialect similarities to the creole and patois of the carribean. We also have a term in Jamaican patois called "licky licky" which is more of somebody thats greedy lol but it could be used in the same context that you guys use that verbiage. Just shows we are all connected in some way lol especially our african heritages

[@user-tu6nb1bm4e]

Thank You, I was trying to Understand.

[@CreoleKissesDiaryTV]

Tems is what the music industry needed. She sounds like no other and her voice is very soothing.

[@jayhemphill2666]

Facts

[@TMac1963.]

I agree! Artist like Tems and Tobe Nwigwe have broken the mold!

[@beesoowavey4758]

No she need her own music industry

[@mikelim7939]

This is one of the things I love about Tiny Desk - you click on a concert at random and hit solid gold.

[@Jayn_Aeron]

Totally Agree 👌🏾

[@yarabak]

Nailed it on the head 👍👍👍

[@the1one18]

No lies detected!! 💯

[@alexandergmasz5515]

Fact

[@stevendarniel]

Nobody sounds like Tems and that’s her power

[@wamitanguzulu3908]

Arya Starr comes close

[@ruvimbomadondo]

@@wamitanguzulu3908 facts

[@musiclovercj5722]

Now fave I think

[@marclouisagulay7966]

Sade

[@funtimewithmyra1266]

I think her and coffe sounds similar

[@ethanerdman1137]

Her voice is an instrument

[@dwreckingram]

yeah a nasally mumbled one. but yes i love her just not as much live

[@chisomo8088]

@@dwreckingram you’re tasteless

[@jessicagreene284]

a symphony in one instrument

[@jessicagreene284]

why are you jealous@@dwreckingram

[@BrackuStar]

basically

[@peasant_as1082]

Nah guys 🥹 being an African is a flex, no cap.

[@winnietadiwa22]

It’s safe to say that I’m basically inlove with this woman guys 😭

[@ladeiatriplett4195]

😆🤩That’s cute 🥰

[@omdali_k]

It's her voice for me😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😢😢😢😢😢😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I think I'm obsessed with her ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@goitseonekomane4908]

I hear you.

[@amyqb117]

EVERYTHING she does is gold, i cant not fall in looove!

[@Jrdoesitwell]

Same

[@daakowa]

how she casually just served us her OWN second verse for Found?? and she looks so cozy and regal... like a queen and a flower. and her dimples!!

[@Engag3]

Bro .. I was in shock.

[@SunnyDeeNoLight]

No the second verse was all that honey she 88888 that

[@Engag3]

@@SunnyDeeNoLight king tems fr

[@ozziebaez6144]

Yes and it was just as good, if not better, than the original lol

[@hasstrupadewale7619]

She's cute like that...

[@teetatsmile3995]

Why is no one talking about the bassist. He’s so good and knows his controls

[@sk8zen]

absolutely killed

[@Luminogoc]

Smiles, only a handful of us can relate to that man that glues the band.

[@Setoncaleb17]

Big shoutout to the instrumentalists

[@HSetonNotes]

Especially free mind. Kills it

[@gvaddia16]

Not to mention how sweet that 6-string bass is...

[@hillcrestprofessionalservi3502]

Found 0:05 Free mind 4:10 Looku looku 8:32 Replay 12:53 Damages 16:34

[@darmson2]

Tems's vocals is so hypnotizing omg. Nigeria is the home of talents

[@blackfw]

Yes 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I agree with you. Nigeria got so many good talents. I love Nigeria ❤

[@Mkym365]

💕💕💕💕

[@valeo3508]

Africa as whole for real and this is coming from a nigerian,we outchea

[@jadebruce4091]

@@valeo3508 let us get our praise without bringing up others.. she said Nigeria

[@Mcsetty]

Don’t forget corruption

[@Calikid331]

As a Nigerian I'm so glad she keeps the pidgin English in her songs, staying true to her roots!

[@greenmoon8432]

Me too!

[@bstar2033]

So it suppose to be- natural. Love and respect all the way from 🇹🇹

[@AnnnnnaQ]

As an American I'm glad I lived in West Africa long enough to understand the pidgin!😅 🇬🇭🇳🇬🇹🇬🇸🇳🇧🇯

[@ochiegodfrey6428]

@@AnnnnnaQ 😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️

[@kalidell3137]

The world needs Tems!!

[@amanuelaraya1139]

I feel like my soul is being healed as I'm listening .

[@ahmadgreen309]

Talk black to me!

[@Vdub481]

Right behind u yes 🙌

[@KindaTechy]

This is powerful. Black is powerful. Black is beautiful.

[@angiecoreas5447]

The track “free mind” has power , the way the tears just started to flow… wow Tems is such a blessing to this earth.

[@shanilee2693]

same

[@LoquaciousQT]

yesss!

[@yeseniagomez7342]

BALLING TEARS

[@javisdickson2298]

When I heard “Free Mind” I wanted to cry tbh .

[@krystalspeed5262]

This, all of this! Her voice is so strong and it hits so deep with this song.

[@jasonkunene4760]

Glad free mind is being acknowledged for the masterpiece it is😭🔥

[@tawootu6811]

Her best song 💯💯💯💯🧡

[@matjr331]

I came to the comments to make sure she performed it lol. Thank u brother

[@thuthukanivictor9256]

it was today i got to love it. i never gave it a slim chance!

[@aisha6577]

one of my favorites from her!

[@jaesonhicks2225]

Bro yes! It’s my fav by her

[@kwenachokwe9793]

This time last year I was so depressed and anxious. Free mind felt like it was written for me. I am about to graduate soon and listening to this reminds me of how difficult the journey was and I came out alive on the other side. Thank you for making life bearable with your art 💞

[@yolandap.3096]

Sending positive vibes your way 💕...glad to hear you found yourself on the other side of what you were going through! Be well!

[@antwonsmall5105]

Proud of you

[@dwestlovato]

Queens no worstrjshjrbyyn

[@KPbouj]

This is exactly how it makes me feel while battling depression🥲 I graduate in exactly one year. Blessings to you and your endeavors Sis, we got this 💪

[@janaemack5482]

I'm proud of you and I'm praying you continue to soar

[@dredrob]

Her and Yebba are taking me on an emotional, intellectual, music theory and spiritual highs. Their vocal tone is so authentic, powerful and beautiful

[@ronaldnorman413]

Yeeeeeessssss

[@rodgerbattle8692]

Yebba is my girl too her npr is amazing also I love soulful music with love instrument

[@creampuffums]

"it's called free mind and its about freeing... your mind." i love her

[@BSqwerty]

she said 'it's about being free... of your mind.'

[@08054765886]

Tems has opened the door for alte vibes.. the Odunsi’s and the Santi’s will have their time as well.. finally the world is hearing what’s been cooking under the afrobeats umbrella..

[@akinwumipopoola401]

Well Odunsi divert. He should be at the fore front of it. He really messed things up. I wish he can go back to who he used to be. May God intervene.

[@amourdeni]

alté to the world & back!!!

[@lornambau]

Odunsi😍😍😍

[@BigCera]

I agrée!

[@mobonimokikan]

@@mayokunayodele6794 I agree..

[@jovanirivera9928]

She once said that she was self conscious about the texture of her voice so she tried to only sing in her falsetto, but TEMS girl your texture is what draws me in. So amazing how she sounds the same live as on her album not all artists can say that. so much respect you are a true artist.

[@crystalgrace289]

omg can i watch that interview? which one is it?

[@sarafonseca1519]

@@crystalgrace289 if you have apple music it is the last track of if orange was a place

[@user-ue2dz3tg3s]

seeing her live would be a dream ! the best artist we've had in some time

[@Jazzawazz]

Literally cannot wait

[@brittanygray8645]

I saw her live in GHAHA! Amazing experience!

[@chineme13]

Her tone has a healing vibration to it, even when she sings live ✨

[@omdali_k]

I mean 😢👉🏽👈🏽❤❤❤❤❤

[@asshhdoll]

You said it perfectly.

[@AliciaMitchell]

So healing

[@Msapere]

*especially when she sings live✨

[@DorothyUmbeye]

Thank you!!!!!

[@muyekatire3641]

MUSICIANS: Tems: vocals Nsikak David: guitar Afolabi Adekomaiya: drums Obinna Enwere: keys Ayo Dele Owa: bass i love this so much....

[@Msapere]

You, my good sir, are the real MVP

[@opinionatedindividual3975]

Obinna Enwere was flawless

[@theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543]

One love to our Nigerian Brothers and Sisters. We appreciate you and we love you!

[@cee3329]

Nsikak David... 💯

[@Isaactom101]

Correct info bro👍🏽

[@obehiokojie4066]

Talking about being yourself. Having a clear understanding of your style, art and identity and not been afraid to express it. Tems expressing her uniqueness. I love it.

[@icedheart610]

The way she says “thank you” is so sweet

[@meatball51008]

I'm high key obsessed. 🤌🏽🥲 I need a Tems/SZA or Tems/H.E.R. collab...

[@tariotrofanowei2408]

Seconded

[@freethinker3083]

Third

[@crustyfroonchfroo8542]

FOURTHED

[@marclouisagulay7966]

Tems/Celine Dion

[@javisdickson2298]

Fifth ‼️

[@laniboiiofficial]

Can we just acknowledge the fact that her whole set is iconic 😭💜

[@EverythingYouth47]

I just love how humble she is, she’s so calm but yet powerful 🥺♥️

[@streetlandlordtv2658]

The fact she sings better than the record is something she need to teach in university ❤️❤️

[@tawootu6811]

Exactly.....should be a thesis 💯💯💯💯

[@thedeminator7557]

...diss track to all the haters, enemies, principalities and "spirits" the way I screamed 😂😂😂😂😂

[@tiffanysyoungh]

me too🤣

[@kiidz760]

She is a Naija Christian S.U 😂😂

[@favour4222]

I swear!!!😅

[@CurlObsessedGG]

I heard “free mind” at random when I was going through a hard time. When I tell you it spoke to me and lifted my spirit.. I love her music and vibe 🧡🧡

[@fatimaamerson3232]

ME TOO I NEEDED TO HER THAT MY SANITY IS A PRODUCT OF MY THINKING.

[@jane-nessa24]

Loving the orange vibe in her outfit. Also her voice is so comforting and smooth 🧡

[@diegotheyorkie1420]

Her album is called “if orange was a place” 😍

[@irenelaveda]

Hehe, so her Orange vibe/theme worked. People got it..

[@therisingphoenixlovedbynat121]

Giving me sacral chakra vibes. The sacral chakra is associated with creativity, sexuality, the reproductive organs, and emotional balance.❤👑

[@freethinker3083]

I’m 30 years old. I’ve lost keeping up with music. I grew up on Erykah Badu, Lauryn, Jill Scott, India. And as soon as I Tems voice I almost broke my neck turning to listen. 🤣 so glad to hear a sound I can connect with. ❤️

[@fiyinobayanmusic]

I agree I was like wait a minute! This is something special!

[@maevequinn2793]

Have a listen to Greentea Peng too, I think you will like her. Another free spirit who speaks/sings from the soul 🥰

[@thatomalebo5338]

Right?!

[@daphneowens1518]

Love your voice....I'm obsessed... streaming and buying all of her music

[@williamstewart701]

I enjoy her beautiful songs, but she's not on their level of vocals yet.

[@alexelendu599]

She is literally making Africans proud with her unique voice

[@Footballersclips2024]

You don’t need back up singers when you’re this good.

[@Dan-hd9nr]

I saw her in Sydney 2 nights ago. Absolutely blown away. Live she sounds as good as her album, and lyrically she is amazing. We are dealing with a generational talent here 🔥🔥🔥.

[@rachel.shakira]

100% agree. I just seen her in Atlanta and im mindblowm how beautiful she, her presence, her voice, everything is! I love her so much!

[@tareh3043]

i’m soooo happy for her tbh. it’s like her wins are mine.😭💕🇳🇬

[@sukieoduwole]

I feel you ❤️❤️❤️

[@gemeauxjewels]

One nigeria 🇳🇬 🙌🏾

[@TKupes]

I literally feel the same way!!🤍🥺

[@gracejohnson3048]

I relate to this so much. I celebrate her wins like they are mine

[@oryade2830]

This is what you get when you check out Nigerian creatives....we are the best in the WORLD. I am coming.

[@mondayojima4496]

You no lie bro

[@bb3ll07]

SHE IS THE NEXT RIHANNA! IM CLAIMING IT FIRST 😍😍

[@amsg5261]

The band is blessed. The arrangements are giving me goosebumps. Im gonna say this was my personal birthday gift. African musicians >>>

[@willrubin4201]

True!

[@ericmayo3434]

You feel me tho 🥶🥶🥶

[@GlennRoper]

Facts

[@corrieannabarnes6958]

Z Who

[@gabrielfaraji9899]

Timestamps♥️ Found 0:05 Free mind 4:10 Looku looku 8:32 Replay 12:53 Damages 16:34

[@blackwomanjas]

Thanks

[@Ms.Tamara_]

Thank u for this!

[@sophiajefferson3684]

Thanks!!

[@TSR228]

💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@hannahikoso9297]

God bless you 💕

[@gazoakleychef]

actually perfect

[@MountainsideMusic]

😮‍💨 Couldn’t agree more. Her music is pure bliss.

[@enicolenicole8309]

Hey avant-garde! One of my favorite vegans!

[@Nursemeliame]

The vegan king himself!! 🙀 I’m vibing extra hard RN

[@charamasulemane]

She makes me be proud of being AFRICAN! 🤲🏻

[@blakewolford5409]

I love how serious she takes her music and craft, and I’m serious when I say this… Her voice is my favorite, nothing compares.

[@jags.3389]

Her tiny desk setting is one of the most beautiful I’ve seen ever since tiny desk.... more like tiny palace.

[@wilzproductions6175]

Nsikak on Guitars 🎸 Jarfar on Drums 🥁 AY on Bass 🎸 Truchordz on Keys 🎹 Weldone guyysss💫

[@streetlandlordtv2658]

AY na bad guy 🔥

[@daredevil1189]

Y'all did great.

[@gideonbola-lawal5485]

Thanks fpr this!

[@bauhousedesignersug4743]

Gosh! Tems vocals are hauntingly beautiful. I would love to see her and Sade sing a collabo.

[@mesi22dj]

That is her essence

[@jcross52583]

Only a few people can sing and make me tear up. She's s just amazing. SMH

[@vancelewis4209]

Shout out to the audio mastering and the whole NPR Tiny Desk team. This sound mixing/acoustic set up is absolutely incredible

[@j316studioz7]

I agreeeeeeee

[@EmmaUgoh]

@@j316studioz7 almost got scared I have been hacked

[@toyinadesida6141]

She has a very unique voice and I’m looking forward to her future projects

[@moneymakingsim4314]

👏🏾👏🏾 PLEASe listen to this in a car!! On a highway while going 60 and just vibe..The acoustics and her voice hugs your soul!…😊😊🤗🤗

[@taquiashelby3059]

Yes! This is how I listened to it and it's lovely

[@acappella1983]

60km an hour or miles?

[@charlesosimeon6375]

@@acappella1983 I think he meant 60 miles per hour

[@denisethomas8653]

OMG I'm in tears. THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VOICE I'VE EVER HEARD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE OF 33 YEARS. SHE IS INCREDIBLE!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU FROM ATLANTA, GEORGIA, USA!!!!!! (STONE MOUNTAIN) HAS IT ON REPEAT.💯

[@SAVVYSAM.]

I hated it when she was locked up in Uganda 2020 we love her in our home country Nigeria 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@littlehottie82]

I'm 39 and since Lauryn Hill,the only one's that give me soul sturring chills are Miguel and Tems 😍 pure 🔥

[@NefariousWTF]

You should check out Kirby music. She used to write songs for Rihanna and her voice is 😍 Tanerelle is also amazing

[@littlehottie82]

@@NefariousWTF 😊 I'll check right now 🥰

[@sashav.3189]

Jazmine Sullivan?

[@Kevshomme]

Also I would try Jorja’s

[@prasg1186]

Lauryn Hill & Amy Winehouse 4 me!5

[@emekeobuseh6753]

From Lagos to NPR. Only bigger things for Tems

[@nicolerobertson2284]

I can listen to Looku Looku on continuous repeat! CHILLS EVERY SINGLE TIME! Tems YOU are what was missing on the music scene!

[@rachelyoung3847]

Have you heard the live version of Higher? My God!!! You think Looku gave you chills.

[@ericmayo3434]

Never heard until this morning and I’m like sheeeeeesh !!! I think I’m n love 😍😍 lol she so 🔥🔥 I love a dope woman wit a dope voice mixed wit a dope band 💪🏾💪🏾

[@justinvalle4291]

She uses voice like a instrument, just priceless to my ears

[@justinvalle4291]

Example Anita Baker like

[@Thebraxton]

tems is no longer our hidden gem 😩 i’m so proud of her tho! watched her become so global. i love it.

[@sharonstephen2763]

Looku Looku is top 3 most spiritual Tems songs

[@Kiarrajariah]

💯

[@Taylordessalines]

Mr. Rebel is another huh?

[@sharonstephen2763]

@@Taylordessalines lol most def, then free mind too

[@brownskinb5084]

Do you care to break it down for me? My 1st time hearing this song. New to her.

[@sharonstephen2763]

@@brownskinb5084” Looku Looku” means one whose eyes is not on one person, more like a man whose eyes and mind is unto so many women. She is telling him that he’d regret being a womanizer and a cheat.

[@lucyleshomo]

I am slowly falling in love with Tems. This TD makes me hope and pray for a Tems x Rihanna x Koffee collab.... their voices on one song would be colossal....

[@heismild]

The most underrated comment on here ❤

[@lucyleshomo]

@@heismild thank you♥️

[@irenelaveda]

Yes siilar boices from Barbafos/Guyane + Jamaica + Nigeria

[@gregoryhunter961]

Agreed 👍

[@myanamyrick8997]

“Tem, remember that” GIRLLLLL WE’LL NEVER FORGETT!!

[@onyia5856]

We can all agree that we’ve longed for this💕Big ups Tiny Desk!!

[@omdali_k]

True 😢😢😭😭❤❤❤❤❤

[@__mo_ma]

I long for any TEMS content online 😩 so hard to find

[@jonhenryhattabaugh5650]

Her and Brent faiyaz are saving r&b and restoring it to it’s original state! Love y’all thank you!!

[@janaem9109]

FACTS

[@ashleyandreaaa]

Facts

[@piccolaradge8333]

There are many more out there tho but yes those two are great

[@latosharichardson4533]

Add Jazmine Sullivan and Lucky Daye

[@i_am_esol]

Lucky Daye too!!

[@jaydenpridemusic]

I just discovered her and i’m obsessed with her and her Alto voice

[@zell8301]

Her voice is super unique. Calming & exquisite. I remember when I first heard Lauryn Hill growing up, and even though I've heard a ton of great singers, it was something about her that made her star shine even brighter. I feel the same way about tems skills as well. Awesome job sis, may GOD continue to bless you!🙏

[@spicybeachgirl1]

Can someone please tell me what in heavens name is in that Nigerian water. I mean Tems, Tiwa, Big Wiz, Burna Boy, and on and on. They are just on another level. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@derekl5511]

Never heard of her until Wizkid's Essence but I can't get enough of her now!

[@desnellyp]

Feelin the same thing too here🤩

[@nicolerobertson2284]

Yes! I thought it was 2 men singing .. when I finally saw the visual … I fell in love !

[@chibuezepatrick6060]

Wizkid brought her 😢😭 Wiz is long time in the music game he knows good singers 😢

[@pandart2234]

Grammy award winning temilade

[@hhiikkii]

Brunaboy and Tems 🔥 Can't wait to see their collab

[@haaritti5559]

Yessss ive been saying this!!! The world needs it!

[@KandyGRL2U]

I normally don’t like the color orange but she looks like a citrus QUEEN 🧡

[@olulu4862]

How does your not liking orange affect what she does. sometimes,leaving thing as insignificant as this to yourself is advisable.

[@KandyGRL2U]

@@olulu4862 you’re the only one got a problem with what I said. You just wanna be seen because you’re insignificant in real life. You want my attention just say “hey” 🙄 uggmo

[@abigailnyarkoaasiedu7501]

Goodness ... That's it

[@BananaTimeYoo]

@@olulu4862 bro chill

[@miguelsanchezii297]

Queen 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TONYLUXE]

She is slowly becoming my favorite artist, the album should do the trick😌

[@senorxcoldhands9671]

Slowly?! then my guy you are too slow 😅 it's all love though

[@freedomordust2957]

What you waiting on?😂😂😂😂

[@blackfw]

Tems is good at all. I love her since day one

[@IllyAssassin]

4real tho lol

[@crryyinggg]

She's my favorite artiste, always speaks to my soul 🥺

[@trishadodson]

Tems' voice is like no other!

[@nicolegoode2807]

Ever since I discovered her, she has been my FAVORITE artist. Like….. I’m addicted

[@damibello7510]

How can she be so relaxed and sound this good? Gosh!

[@zaziesfauxloc]

I have been becoming obsessed with her, I needed this 😭💖💖

[@ehh3140]

Me too 😂🤦🏾‍♂️

[@__mo_ma]

Come , is this normal 😫❤️ I don’t think I care though

[@freedomordust2957]

Obsessed at first listen

[@talifferguson248]

She is hypnotic. Her voice. Her eyes. I can't look away

[@desicastell2621]

💯

[@tinamenon1593]

I'm a straight woman and I agree wholeheartedly 😌

[@laioking]

She makes singing looks so easy 🥵

[@phumelelezwane2081]

I mean wow Tems is stunning, her voice is pure gold, her renditions of her own song, this live band. I mean amazing

[@ByCd]

🤌

[@olakunlepatrick6855]

The anger in her eyes and voice when she sang replay, so beautiful.

[@myanamyrick8997]

When she started singing crazy tings after damages shows how connected the songs are and how connected she is to her music- best thing ever, bye.

[@glennlee2321]

Tems is passionate when she sings it’s more than just listening to a song it enters the soul it’s soul music at its best

[@azanniimani1944]

So true. She is sitting there and I thought I would be bored and was moved to tears just from her voice and passion. This is music!

[@desicastell2621]

I automatically think of the ancestors by way of Africa 🌍 it's something you can't remove from your soul

[@yedwanagumede5650]

@@desicastell2621 facts and she knows that she's the Goddes Ancestral voice our we are the dreams of our Ancestors and Afrobeats and Amapiano they're about to take over the world and unite Africans around the world and make peace and love to the world.

[@__mo_ma]

The freestyle at the end of DAMAGES … finish me- I’m your Milk 😫❤️

[@Honestly_Sisi]

I’m your milk?! 😂

[@__mo_ma]

@@Honestly_Sisi milk finishes before milo 😂😂

[@ed1609]

fredrick moiett 😂 una don come

[@billyrobinson9913]

Could you imagine her collabing with H.E.R. She is amazing!!!!

[@ttgdave6033]

She so fine and talented😍😍😍😍 she sound the same as she do on her songs in real life😮‍💨🔥

[@henrymathews3671]

Can’t wait for her debut album

[@machkaya4108]

It's out already. Called Orange something

[@SunBloodTV]

Lol it’s out already

[@Ratukafranklin685]

She doesn't have an album yet , just 2 ep

[@Ratukafranklin685]

@@jamalmohamed9945 no that's an ep too

[@joshuamusa8647]

The 2 are EPs not LP, so it's right to say we are waiting for her debut album. 🤷

[@ozemoyaaigbokhalia615]

Tbh, her live performance is always better than her studio recording. This is enough reason for you to always be you and no one else. Forget that herd mentality, everybody was created differently. With different gifts, different purpose, different style and different ways to sometimes deliver the same thing. This is music and Nigeria has a lot of them. Brymo, Odunsi, Funbi, Tay-iwar, ASA, Nonso Amadi, The Cavemen, Sir Dauda et al. Shout out to You beautiful princess (Tems), may you continue to grow n bring more shine.

[@kobikung6479]

U did not mention my name

[@ozemoyaaigbokhalia615]

@@kobikung6479 never heard of your name either. Plus you could have mentioned it here

[@buchiprecious5358]

Add show Dem camp to that list

[@filharmonix]

And Johnny Drille

[@Wildflowers2022]

I live in the States and I have not heard of any of these singers. I'm going to look up all of them. Thank you

[@chaynecotharn6886]

she's really talented lyrically

[@tgang23]

She is more than welcome to every cookout, family function, Thanksgiving, dinner, Christmas holiday, baby shower, everything I love you

[@ryanhewes1334]

I have a feeling, in due time, that this will become one of the most viewed Tiny Desk Concerts. Faultless.

[@sloansv]

Tems and Jasmine Sullivan - great artistry !

[@ojeimirabel2493]

Exactly

[@Naimzm89]

Facts

[@Nanbebe7]

Yes

[@dosesofserenity]

Yessss my exact thoughts

[@peterparker5389]

honestly 🔥

[@zu_chini7141]

She’s literally the best female vocalist in Africa!! Undefeated ❤️😭

[@josiahflame7477]

tiwa is

[@Karaboleeuw]

I love u mama ❤️

[@wambok3953]

Her growth is so authentic just pure talent! I remember watching her old videos and was like she’s gonna be an international star regardless of where she came from! So happy she took it back to Looku looku🔥🔥

[@edgarbarroso4049]

I love those diversity vibes from Tiny Desk sessions, nowadays. Music is indeed universal. More power to Tems! Peace and love. 🙂✌🏿

[@emilykaji9717]

wdym

[@ashleybrajae5676]

This is my first time officially listening to Tems (outside of Free Mind), I'm 35 and she is giving me that soulful real truth-telling music that I grew up with. All her songs are amazing, but "Damages" got me emotional! Love Tems, she's heavy on my playlist now!

[@sharimott8225]

Almost 35 here! Same

[@taquiashelby3059]

I'm 46 and I love this! I've always loved good music and she had goooood music. Her voice is so unique and beautifully used.

[@user-gb6ig2ve3l]

Eu sou Angolano 🇦🇴acompanho Tems ,adoro essa voz suavel, me trás um paz ☮️

[@amandar8699]

Her tone is everything! She sounds just like her records if not better ❤️