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Tems opens up on how she felt about her 2023 Oscars nomination.
Nigerian Afrobeat superstar Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems has expressed how she felt about receiving an Oscar nomination in 2023, as well as working with Rihanna.
The “Crazy Tings” hitmaker, during an interview on the Red Carpet with etalkctv, discussed her feelings over her Grammy win, collaboration with several worldwide singers, and subsequent Oscar nomination
Tems, who was a guest at the 95th Academy Awards (Oscars 2023), spoke candidly about her reaction to the nomination.
After contributing to the Rihanna-sung Black Panther theme song “Lift Me Up,” Tems said she was happy to have been nominated in the best original song category.
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She spoke frankly about working with Rihanna on the song as well as receiving a Grammy award.
The singer said: “It feels amazing, incredible, It feels like I am so blessed. I am so grateful. It is such a way to start. I am really happy, and it is making me reflect on my journey and I know I have a long way to go.”
Tems expressed her desire to recreate her collaboration with Rihanna and hailed the legendary vocalist.
“It is such an incredible honour, Rihanna is one of the biggest icons in the world, so working with her is incredible, it is a dream and I would love to do it again,” she said.
Watch the interview below:
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