Tems has once again reminded fans why she remains one of the most intriguing voices in today’s music scene. Beyond the hits, awards, and global stages, she continues to share pieces of her real-life journey—this time revealing what she would have done if music never took off for her.
During a recent interaction with fans on X, one curious fan asked Tems what her life would look like had music not worked out. Tems kept things honest and light. She expressed that she might have ended up teaching mathematics, or perhaps even working in accounting—two fields far from the spotlight she currently commands. She hinted that she has always been comfortable with numbers, and then shared simply, “I’d have been an accountant or mathematics teacher.”
This revelation caught many fans by surprise, especially those who only know her as the soulful, globally acclaimed artist behind hits like “Essence” and “Higher.” It added a refreshing layer to her public story, reminding everyone that her path to success wasn’t always set in stone.
Before her big break, Tems worked as a digital marketer. At some point, she reached a crossroads and decided to pursue music fully, leaving her job in January 2018. A few months later, she released her debut single “Mr Rebel,” marking the start of the artistic journey fans celebrate today. As The Nation noted, “She was previously working as a digital marketer… which she left in January 2018 to fully pursue a career in music.”
From nearly becoming a maths teacher to becoming an international Grammy-winning superstar, Tems’ journey remains one of the most inspiring in Afrobeats today—proof that trusting your calling can change everything.
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