Nigerian singer Tems has recounted how she struggled financially before she gained stardom.
The music star also recounted that she had to work on her self-esteem which was low before hitting the limelight.
In a chat with GQ magazine, the music star revealed that she did not become an overnight sensation as she faced financial difficulties at some point in her life.
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 and sometimes I used to go to my aunty’s house just so she could give me food to take home,”
She further added:
“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 decision I made was to not wallow in sadness. This person that can never be anything. I didn’t have any self-esteem. I didn’t think I was pretty. I didn’t even think of my voice as anything,” she said.
“I just thought, There are so many people that can sing, I’m not a model, I don’t dance, but whatever chance I have, I’ll take it. Even if I end up singing under a bridge somewhere, I’ll be the best under-the-bridge singer ever.”
Tems is one of the fast rising singers who have shot to stardom and have won a number of awards and international recognition after working with stars like Drake, Beyonce, Justin Bieber among others.
Story: Hilda Katu
Media: Temsbaby/ Instagram,GQ magazine