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Style Crush | Tems knows how to make memorable fashion statements

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Tems attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on 5 February 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Tems attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on 5 February 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Photo: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording

Singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has memorable fashion moments from the stage to the red carpet while putting Nigeria sonically on the map.

The singer is set to perform at the DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival on 23 September 2023 at the Kyalami Grand Prix in Johannesburg. As fans await to be serenaded by the star, we're certain her looks take centre stage as well. 

The Oscar-nominated singer joins an iconic lineup at the festival including with the likes of Lamiez Holworthy, Ringo Madlingozi, Zakes Bantwini and more. 

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Tems went viral after wearing a statement dress at the Academy Awards in March 2023, which obscured the view of a guest seated behind her but that look landed her in the best dressed lists across the world.

She told PEOPLE that since it was her first Oscars, she had to go all out. "I really wanted to make the most of the day. The dress is also my way of celebrating my work and the people around me, celebrating my country, and celebrating the people that are rooting for me. This dress says, 'Yes, yes, I am here!'."

The Higher singer hasn’t stopped making fashion statements since then.

Her style is versatile and she dresses to the nines for each invite she honours, incorporating street style and glamour.

These are our favourite looks by Tems:

An avid corset lover

Her stylist Dunsin Wright dressed her in black and white two-piece set for the 2023 Met Gala.

A unique edge

Dunsin always styles Tems in the most unique wear that fits the singer's personality.

A moment for a dramatic dress 

At the 2023 Grammy Awards, the singer stepping foot in a yellow Vivienne Westwood evening gown.

A viral fashion look

Tems divided fans when she wore a tulle Lever Couture over-the-top ensemble with a dramatic headpiece when she attended her first Oscar's ceremony.

A dressed down look

Tems impresses in paired pack looks as seen in this casual ensemble while in Utah.

A Tems baby blue

At the Global Citizen Festival in 2022, the singer wowed in a lace leotard-esque look topped off with a matching over skirt for her performance. 


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