Tems’ big moment with Dazed magazine has resulted in her outfits being dragged, but the singer isn’t having it.
Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, has issued a strong warning to anyone attempting to impose their religious beliefs on her or influence her clothing, music, or performance choices. This comes after the singer appeared on the cover of Dazed magazine and was immediately chastised by internet trolls who were critical of her outfits.
The popular artist responded to these comments on Twitter by stating that she is not anyone’s savior and that she refuses to fit into any religious or moral construct in order to please anyone.
“I’m not sure who this is for, but I am not your Christian savior. I didn’t come here to defend your religious beliefs. I’m not going to fit into this box you’re trying to put me in. If I can’t satisfy you in that area, please find someone who can. Alternatively, consider why you care “she tweeted
Further, the Grammy Award nominee reflected on how far she has come in her career since she began in 2018.
She continued in the tweet thread by writing: “This year has seen a lot of development. I’m here for my supporters. I’ve put in a lot of effort to better myself. When it happens, it will all make sense. In 2018, I started. Take a look at today’s music. Next level is still coming. I’m about to get started.”
She finally concluded the thread by stating that she is her only competitor and that she is only interested in impressing herself and no one else.
In her own words, “I don’t brag because we’re not in the same league. I don’t need to brag because I am who I am whether you realize it or not. The house built on solid rock will be able to withstand the storm. I’m trying to impress myself rather than you.”
The Nigerian singer and songwriter rose to prominence after she was featured on Wizkid’s 2020 single ‘Essence,’ which reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 after the release of a remixed version featuring Justin Bieber and earned her a Grammy Award nomination.
Tems has made headlines for a variety of reasons, including writing and voicing Marvel’s ‘Wakanda Forever’ and headlining shows.
