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Tems’ manager reveals untold story behind the Future & Drake collaboration
Nigerian music executive Muyiwa Awoniyi, popularly known as Donawon, who manages Award-winning singer Tems, revealed the fascinating journey behind her collaboration with American stars Drake and Future on the Grammy-winning single ‘Wait for U.‘
Tems, who shot to global fame with her feature on ‘Essence,’ has since been in high demand, collaborating with global icons like Rihanna and Beyoncé. Her collaboration on Wait for U, featuring Drake and Future, marked a significant career milestone, earning her two nominations at the 65th Grammy Awards and eventually winning her first Grammy.
In a recent interview, Donawon shared the story behind the collaboration. He recalled how, while Tems and her team were filming with Coca-Cola, he received a message from a colleague urging him to check his email immediately. Upon opening the email, Donawon found a request from Epic Records—Future’s label—seeking clearance for ‘Wait for U,‘ which samples Tems’ song ‘Higher‘ as its central hook.
Adding an interesting twist, Donawon noted that Drake was not originally part of the track when Tems and her team initially approved it, making his later addition an unexpected but exciting surprise in the project’s evolution.
This behind-the-scenes insight sheds light on the collaborative process that led to one of Tems’ most celebrated moments, reflecting her impressive journey as a rising global star.
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🚨 Tems' manager, Donawon talking about how the Future & Drake collab on "Wait For U" happened: pic.twitter.com/YKC2effWL0
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