Nigerian songstress, Temilade Openiyi, widely recognised as Tems, has ignited a storm of criticism with her recent claim that no one can rival her in the music industry.
Tems, who gained prominence for her collaboration with Wizkid on the 2020 hit “Essence,” a song that ascended to the ninth spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart following a remix featuring Justin Bieber, expressed her thoughts during a recent interview.
In her own words, she stated, “I am in competition with myself alone; nobody can compete with me. I am the best in the game.”
However, her bold assertion did not go unnoticed by Nigerian social media users, who swiftly reacted to her statement.
Many cautioned her to be mindful of her words, as they could potentially pit her against fellow musicians in the industry.
Notably, some established artists in Nigeria, including Dare Art Alade, deemed her statement an exaggeration.
Dare commented that she would need to soar above the heads of other artists to assume the position she claims.
However, this statement did not sit well with some of her fans, who expressed their concern over her bold claim.
A notable comparison has arisen, particularly with another high-flying female music star, Ayra Star.
Fans of both artists have engaged in debates and discussions, asserting that Tems might not be superior to Ayra Star in the music industry.
The comments and warnings from her own fan base have added an interesting layer to the ongoing discussion sparked by Tems’ statement.
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