With her fearless style and genre-bending sound, Tems has cemented her place as an African music icon. Now, Billboard honors her meteoric rise by naming her their 2024 Breakthrough Artist.

 

In her honoree feature portraits, Tems exudes her signature cool. Edgy green goggles, statement earrings, and chunky boots are mere extensions of her bold spirit. Her music echoes this audacity, a unique fusion of sounds that has captivated audiences worldwide.

 

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“I stopped worrying about what people think,” she tells Billboard, reflecting on her decision to leave a stable career and embrace her musical destiny. This unwavering self-belief fueled her journey.

Even before releasing a debut album, Tems has become a fixture in the global pop landscape. Her captivating voice crosses continents, proving that powerful music knows no borders. She recognizes her impact, yet remains grounded: “It feels inspiring to know that I’ve inspired others because I’m inspired by other people as well.”

 

And Tems is just getting started. Her long-awaited debut album is finally poised for release this year, promising yet another groundbreaking chapter in her admirable rise.

Ntianu Obiora
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Ntianu Obiora is a versatile creative professional with over a decade of experience in publishing, marketing, communications, and digital strategy. She is the Online Editor at THEWILL DOWNTOWN