Nigerian singer, Tems has revealed how she struggled financially to provide for her family before becoming successful.
Tems revealed in an interview with GQ that she did not achieve success overnight. She stated that she was living alone and struggling financially the year before she released her hit song “Mr Rebel.”
Tems revealed that at some point, she was broke, helpless, and also stole food. She said;
“I couldn’t take care of anybody.
“There were times when I was not just broke – I was broke and hopeless. I used to steal food. I used to go to my aunty’s house just so she could give me food to take home.
“I just felt like, What is the point of me existing right now? You have to remember those times. Because that person does not exist anymore.”
The singer further revealed that before hitting the spotlight, she had to change her state of mind. Tems rose to prominence after she was featured on Wizkid‘s 2020 single, “Essence”.