Grammy-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter, Temilade Openiyi (Tems), takes centre stage in a new edition of African Voices Changemakers, CNN International’s magazine programme, sponsored by telecommunications giant, Globacom.
The edition, hosted by ace anchor Larry Madowo, was aired on Saturday, 4 October, 2025.
It chronicled Tems’ remarkable journey from producing music in her Lagos bedroom to becoming a global music sensation and one of Africa’s most celebrated contemporary voices.
In the interview, Tems opened up about her creative process, her meteoric rise to international fame, and her efforts to empower women through her Leading Vibe Initiative, which aimed to inspire young African women to pursue their passions boldly.
The episode of the African Voices Changemakers highlighted Tems’s distinctive approach to music and her determination to redefine the global soundscape on her own terms.
She reflected on her experiences, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped her sound and artistic identity.
Viewers of the African Voices Changemakers will gain valuable insight into her authenticity, resilience, and commitment to elevating African music on the world stage.
The programme, sponsored by Globacom, will air multiple times to give viewers across different time zones the opportunity to watch, with rebroadcasts scheduled as follows:
Saturday, October 11, at 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday, October 12, at 3:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; and Monday, October 13, at 3:00 a.m. (all in West Africa Time).
This episode of the African Voices Changemakers promised fans and music lovers an authentic and inspiring look at Tens, one of Africa’s most influential voices, whose talent and vision continue to shape the global music scene.
