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MYSTERIOUS: Tems - What They Never Told You

World Cup final half-time show: Who is performing, how long will it take and how can I watch it?

The finale will feature a half-time show with some of the biggest names in music, including Madonna, Shakira and BTS

The Independent UK

Nigeria's Fela Kuti first African to receive lifetime Grammy award

Nigeria's Afrobeat king Fela Kuti was on Saturday evening posthumously recognised by the Grammys with a Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive the distinction.

Radio France Internationale

Tems: ‘I don't want to be idolised, but if people idolise me, I can't help it'

As she conquers the UK charts, Nigerian megastar Tems talks about working with Rihanna, amplifying the voices of African women and flying the flag for real music

Evening Standard

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Tems is uplifting women to smash sexism in music. Can the industry change its tune?

The Grammy-winning singer has launched a pioneering platform to empower the next generation of African talent

The Guardian - UK

SXSW London: Tems at the Troxy review - Beyoncé is not the only star in town

4/5 Tems played to a packed Troxy to bring some superstar swagger to SXSW

Evening Standard

Crowns and Masks Reclaimed: How Black Beauty Ruled at the 2025 Met Gala

A celebration of Black beauty

Marie Claire

New MLS team owner Issa Rae practicing her soccer skills

Issa Rae has been practicing her own soccer skills after becoming part-owner of MLS side San Diego FC.

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Idris Elba and Tems to headline London's first ever SXSW festival

South By Southwest London has revealed its first set of culture and music acts for the June event

Evening Standard

Idris Elba, Tems and Deepak Chopra to headline SXSW festival in London

Festival is bringing Texas to Shoreditch with a star-studded lineup of panellists and performers

The Independent UK

The Coolest Shoes to Ever Grace the Oscars Red Carpet

From towering platforms and dainty heels to custom Air Jordans.

Marie Claire

Tyla Wins Best Afrobeats At 2024 MTV Video Music Awards

South African artist Tyla wins Best Afrobeats at 2024 MTV VMAs, sparking genre discussions and celebrating African music diversity.

Top News

Justin Bieber Surprises At Coachella With Tems And Wizkid

Viral Coachella video of Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith's heartwarming moment sparks social media discussions. Bieber surprises during Tems' set with Wizkid...

France 24

Music show: Nigerian-German singer Nneka on her new EP 'Back and Forth'

In this week's music show, we chat with an artist whose voice has been compared to Erykah Badu and who has worked with the likes of Nas, The Roots and Burna Boy. Nigerian-German singer Nneka is back with a new EP called "Back and Forth" – a reflection on the…

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Evening Standard

Musician Tems on her dream of working with Beyonce as she picks up Elle Style Award

The Nigerian star will be honoured with the Trailblazer award at the Elle Style Awards on September 5

Evening Standard

Meet Taiba Taiba: the London artist making wearable hair fashion

She is beloved by Rihanna and Tems, and adored on the London scene. Joe Bromley speaks to the artist on a mission to champion black hair

Los Angeles Times

Tems terms her view-blocking Oscars dress an ‘oops’ (and she changed for the after-party)

Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems has one word for critics of her fabulous but enormous Oscars gown:

The Independent UK

Tems appears to address debate over her controversial Oscars dress: ‘Oops’

‘You can’t block the view, you ARE the view,’ one fan says

Los Angeles Times

Tems’ massive, cloudlike gown became the Oscars breakout star we didn’t expect

Oscar-nominated musician Tems was an unexpected breakout star at the 95th Academy Awards — and she didn’t even appear onstage.

Manchester Evening News

Seven of the best dressed celebrities that stunned at the Oscars

Celebrities including Tems and Sabrina Elba were among the stars lighting up the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday night

Daily Mirror

Tems' stunning Oscars dress sparks debate after blocking view claims

Tems was nominated for Best Original Song for her incredible Black Panther: Wakanda Forever track Lift Me Up but it was those sitting behind her that may have needed boosting!

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