Hip-Hop Lives Here
Hip-Hop Lives Here
Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems, was born in Lagos, Nigeria—a city brimming with uncontainable energy much like the artist herself. Rooted in Afrobeat and influenced by an array of genres, Tems' musical skill can only be likened to a master chef who knows just the right ingredients to create a culinary marvel. The eloquence of her voice pairs beautifully with her narrative lyricism, providing the world with songs that are felt as deeply as they are heard. A talent incubated in the Nigerian music scene, her resonance has now enveloped the globe. As of 2023, the artist's resonance has certainly paid off, with a net worth estimated at $2 million, according to CAknowledge.
While Tems gained the international spotlight for her feature on WizKid's "Essence," this was not a coattail ride but a harmonious alignment of stars. Her solo projects like For Broken Ears and the critically acclaimed If Orange Was a Place substantiate her independent artistry. "Essence" may have been the match, but her body of work is the slow-burning, enduring flame. Not just the sheer numbers—millions of streams and counting—but the valuable impact on her listeners that measures her real success.
Tems is a study in contrasts: a public figure with a well-curated private life. In interviews, she's been less keen to speak about personal relationships, emphasizing her love for her craft and her responsibility toward her community. She embodies the 21st-century woman—empowered, focused, and driven by ambition and desire to elevate her milieu. Further, Tems isn't just a crooner; she's a savvy business entity. Merchandising, endorsements, and strategic partnerships demonstrate that her insight extends far beyond the recording studio. Her brand collaborations echo her artistic ethos: authentic, diverse, and deeply connected to her roots.
What stands out about Tems is her refusal to plateau. Each song, each collaboration, and each business venture is a stepping stone to a higher vantage point, not a final destination. To snapshot her in the year 2023 would be like capturing a photograph of a comet; spectacular, but still in motion, promising to light up skies not yet seen.
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Marie Osmond has paid tribute to her late brother Alan Osmond in an emotional message shared on social media.
The There’s No Stopping Your Heart singer, and the only daughter in the Osmond family, posted on Instagram on Tuesday following the news that Alan passed away on Monday after living with multiple sclerosis MS for four decades. He was 76.
“The years and years of memories I have of my big brother Alan could never be written in a few words it would take volumes but I shall try,” she wrote. “As his only sister, I know I had a different relationship with him than he had with his brothers, and I must say I loved that! (smiling emoji) He was always very protective of me (not so sure I love that one) but he was always there if I needed him!”
Marie, 66, continued by highlighting Alan’s “many incredible talents” and accomplishments, while also reflecting on “the immense responsibility” he carried as the eldest of the performing Osmond brothers, beginning at just 12 years old in a barbershop quartet with Wayne, Merrill and Jay.
“Alan became our leader at age 12. How daunting that must have felt to have that immense responsibility, to lead at such a young age. But he never complained,” she said. “He told me many times, ‘It felt like a mission... a long one, but I loved doing it’. And he did it for us and for all of you!”
Sharing throwback images of Alan alongside the seven performing Osmonds, Marie said she believes he is now “happy” to be reunited with their late mother “on the other side”. She also revealed his final words, writing, “I can't wait to see brother Wayne,” who passed away in January 2025 at 73.
“I love you so very much and will miss you dearly,” she ended her message, alongside a heartbroken emoji.
In a separate tribute, her brother Donny Osmond posted a nostalgic photo of Alan holding him as a baby, describing him as both his “protector” and “guide”.
“Alan was our leader in every sense of the word. His tireless work helped build everything we became. I will always be grateful for the sacrifices he made and the love he showed not just to me, but to every member of our family,” the 68 year old shared on Instagram. “I owe him more than I can ever fully express. I love you, Alan. Thank you for always being there for me.”
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