US EditionWhen I met Tems, she had only N200 in her account
- Muyiwa Awoniyi met Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, when she had only N200 in her bank account and agreed to manage her.
- Awoniyi decided to work with Tems because of her determination and dedication despite her lack of financial resources at that time.
- Their agreement evolved from a managerial contract to forming a company together after Tems showed unusual commitment and eagerness.
- Awoniyi expressed a preference to form a business entity together rather than entering into a traditional managerial agreement, emphasizing the distinct nature of their collaboration.
- This partnership launched Tems' career, contributing to her Grammy win and ongoing success in Nigeria’s music industry.
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TEMS’ Headlining Set & 7 Other Highlights to Watch for at Inaugural SXSW London
The performance this week by Nigerian star TEMS is one eagerly awaited moment at the inaugural SXSW London, which opens Monday (June 2) and runs through Saturday (June 7), building on the four-decade legacy of the South By Southwest music, arts, film and tech conference and festival launched by four young colleagues in Austin, Texas, in 1987. TEMS will headline The Stage at SXSW London on Thursday (June 5) in an exclusive concert presented by …
When I met Tems, she had only N200 in her account
Muyiwa Awoniyi, the manager of Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has revealed that the singer wasn’t financially buoyant when they first met. Featuring a recent episode of the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, Awoniyi recalled that the singer had only N200 in her bank account during their first encounter. He explained that despite Tems’ financial status, she was determined and dedicated, which made him agre…
“Wizkid And I Made Hits By Going With The Flow“ – P.Priime Spills
Renowned Nigerian music producer P.Priime has shared insights into his collaborative process with top Afrobeats stars like Wizkid, Asake, and Rema, describing the experience as both fulfilling and creatively inspiring. In a recent interview with The post “Wizkid And I Made Hits By Going With The Flow“ – P.Priime Spills appeared first on Gistlover.
Tems’ Manager Donawon Reflects on Her Humble Beginnings with ₦200 Story
Muyiwa Awoniyi, known as Donawon, the manager of Grammy-winning Afrobeats star Temilade Openiyi, popularly called Tems, shared a heartfelt anecdote about her early struggles during an interview on a podcast on May 25, 2025. Donawon recounted meeting Tems in 2017 when she had only ₦200 in her bank account, highlighting her determination despite financial hardship. At the time, Tems, then an unsigned artist in Lagos, was working a digital marketin…
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