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Nigerian Grammy-winning singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has described her music as R&B, offering a clearer explanation of the genre and influences behind her distinctive sound.

Tems made the comment while discussing her music and artistic identity, reaffirming her connection to rhythm and blues despite the strong African elements that have become prominent in her work.

The singer’s description has renewed conversations about how contemporary Nigerian artistes are increasingly blending global genres with African musical traditions.

Tems has built an international career through a sound that combines elements of R&B, soul, alternative music and African influences.

Her vocals and songwriting have earned her recognition beyond Nigeria, with collaborations and performances placing her among the country’s most internationally visible contemporary artistes.

The singer’s decision to identify primarily with R&B also highlights the complexity of categorising modern African music.

While Tems’ music has frequently been associated with Afrobeats because of her Nigerian background and collaborations with leading African artistes, her individual sound often draws from a wider range of influences.

Her career gained significant international attention following collaborations with artistes including Wizkid and Drake, before her solo projects further established her identity as a global recording artiste.

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Tems later achieved major recognition at the Grammy Awards, becoming one of the Nigerian artistes to secure international acclaim on one of music’s biggest stages.

Her comments about R&B therefore provide insight into how she views her artistic direction rather than simply how the global music industry categorises her work.

The singer has consistently maintained an individualistic approach to music, with her vocal style and songwriting distinguishing her from conventional Afrobeats performers.

Her explanation is also likely to fuel discussions about the evolving definition of African popular music, particularly as Nigerian artistes increasingly gain audiences across Europe, North America and other parts of the world.

The global success of Nigerian music has led to greater interest in the origins and identities of artistes whose works combine African rhythms with genres such as R&B, hip-hop, pop and soul.

For Tems, however, the description appears straightforward: R&B remains central to the music she creates.

Her position reinforces the idea that African artistes can draw from multiple musical traditions while maintaining distinct personal identities.

As her international profile continues to grow, Tems’ comments are likely to further shape conversations about genre, identity and the global evolution of contemporary Nigerian music.

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