It’s really tough being a Nigerian- Singer Tems

December 6, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Being a Nigerian is “tough,” according to Grammy-winning singer Temilade Openiyi, better known by her stage name Tems.

She did, however, add that, despite the challenges, there is a benefit to being a Nigerian if one uses their gift and bring it to an audience that will value it.

She called being a woman of Nigerian descent “a miracle.”

“Being a Nigerian woman is a miracle,” declared the Oscar-nominated diva in a recent interview with Kiss FM in London, United Kingdom. Because it’s difficult for anyone to be a Nigerian. However, I believe it is an honour if you can use your talents, embrace who you are, and go out into the world with that.

Nigerian ladies, in my opinion, are the luckiest. Although everyone is privileged in some way, I won’t claim to be the most fortunate, but Nigerian ladies hold a particular place in my heart. They hold a special place in my heart, and I consider myself extremely fortunate to be a Nigerian woman living in this day and age.

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