Grammy-winning singer Tems is taking a moment to reflect on her extraordinary journey—one that has carried her far beyond anything she once imagined for herself.
In a warm and candid chat with fans on X, the global star opened up about her milestones, her gratitude, and the quiet dreams that shaped her long before the world knew her name.
During the interactive session, a fan posed a heartfelt question: What are you currently looking forward to? And would you say you’ve achieved all of your dreams prior to stardom?
Tems responded with characteristic sincerity.
She wrote: “I’m looking forward to whatever the Lord has in store and honestly I’ve achieved beyond my dreams from when I had a 9-5.”
Her words carried the weight of a story that many fans already know—the story of a young woman who once sat behind an office desk as a digital marketer, dreaming of melodies she wasn’t sure anyone would ever hear.
I’m looking forward to whatever the Lord has in store and honestly I’ve achieved beyond my dreams from when I had a 9-5 https://t.co/X8BaojhcN5
— TEMS (@temsbaby) November 25, 2025
In 2018, she took the bold step of quitting her job to chase her passion full-time. It was a risk, but also the beginning of a journey that would rewrite both her life and the sound of modern Afrobeats.
Everything changed when Wizkid’s ‘Essence‘ became a global phenomenon. Tems’ soulful imprint on the song helped push it to number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, turning her into an international sensation almost overnight.
From there, history followed. Tems became the first female Afrobeats artist to win a Grammy, and later added the Best African Music Performance award at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards to her growing collection of achievements.
Now, as she looks toward the future, Tems stands as a symbol of what happens when courage meets talent—and when someone dares to believe their dreams just might be too small.