Nigerian songstress Tems, whose real name is Temilade Openiyi, has publicly professed her admiration for the polarizing American rapper Kanye West.

In a recent episode of the “Shopping The Sneakers” podcast, Tems revealed her affection for West, stating,

“I love Kanye West”.

I sometimes identify with him.

Additionally, Tems discussed her close friendship with American R&B artist Brent Faiyaz, describing him as a supportive and genuine friend.

Tems has also achieved a remarkable milestone, becoming the first female Nigerian artist to surpass 1 billion solo streams on Spotify, thanks to the success of her debut album “Born In The Wild.”