I was very naive at beginning of my career – Tems

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has opened up about the early journey of her career.

The ‘Essence’ crooner admitted that she was extremely naive at the beginning of her career.

In an interview with Glamour Magazine Germany, Tems explained that it took her time to learn how to navigate the music industry positively.

“I don’t want to lie. I was very naive at the beginning of my career – I just wanted to make good art. I had to learn how to navigate the music business in a healthy way,” she said.

Tems shared that her management and family have been her backbone.

“I would say that it is both my management and my family that keep me grounded. Especially my family, my mother and my brother,” she added.