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Tems under fire for declaring self ‘Jesus baby’ despite making secular music

Tems under fire for declaring self ‘Jesus baby’ despite making secular music

Africa Links 24 with Sunny Green Itodo
Published on 2025-12-03 09:57:24

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has sparked controversy after declaring herself “a Jesus baby.”

The Crazy Tings crooner made the declaration while responding to a question about her zodiac sign in an interview with The People Gallery at the 2025 Fashion Awards.

“Oh, I’m a Jesus baby. My sign is love, peace and joy,” she said.

This earned Tems backlash after a clip of the interview went viral on social media, with critics chastising her for associating herself with Jesus despite being a secular artist.

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