During a red carpet interview, Tems seized the opportunity to expand the dialogue surrounding African music
Nigerian international icon Tems was among the exceptional stars at the 2025 MET Gala, accompanying fellow music luminaries Ayra Starr and Burna Boy to showcase African excellence on one of fashion's premier global platforms.
During a red carpet interview, Tems seized the opportunity to expand the dialogue surrounding African music. Although Afrobeats has garnered global interest in recent years, she highlighted that the continent's musical identity transcends this genre.
“African music encompasses far more than Afrobeats,” she stated. “Numerous sounds are awaiting international exploration, and Afrobeats has merely unlocked the potential for what lies ahead. ”
Her presence at the esteemed gala further solidifies her standing as one of the most impactful African artists on the international scene. With a unique voice, genre-blurring sound, and boundary-defying style, Tems continues to merge the realms of music, fashion, and culture.
Tems’ worldwide ascent has been notably pronounced in the United States, where she has teamed up with industry titans including Beyoncé, Drake, and Future. Her debut album, Born In The Wild, includes a remarkable collaboration with Grammy-winning rapper J. Colea partnership that saw the pair perform together earlier this year at the Dreamville Festival.
As her prominence continues to grow, Tems is not merely making an impactshe’s reshaping the narrative of what African music can represent on the global stage.
