Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Tems, says she was once dragged because of the tone of her voice.
The singer said in an interview with The Cut that she didn’t start talking until she was three years old.
She claimed that growing up, she felt self-conscious since her voice did not sound like others.
The singer had previously stated that she began creating music because she did not have any friends.
“I was bullied to tears and ridiculed. This led to an idea that I sounded like a boy or a frog, with the feeling that my voice was unpleasant.
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“I was always in my own little world. When I made friends, I would try to get them to perform my songs, and other girls had these sweet, high voices and my voice had a bass.”
Tems has established a name for herself in the Nigerian music scene by winning several awards and accolades.
2020 saw her become well-known around the world after working with Wizkid on the song “Essence.”
In February 2023, the singer received her first Grammy.
She won the ‘Best Melodic Rap Performance’ award for her role in Future’s 2022 hit song ‘Wait for U’, which features Drake.
