Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning, Oscar-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer, Tems releases her new EP, Love Is a Kingdom via RCA Records/Since ‘93. The new EP is a cohesive, soul-baring body of work that captures the complexity, power, and vulnerability of love in all its forms. Produced, composed and written almost entirely by Tems, Love Is A Kingdom reflects her artistic maturation and spiritual grounding, reaffirming her place as one of today’s most compelling and innovative voices.

 

 

Across its seven tracks, Love Is A Kingdom captures Tems’ exploration of love, power, and spiritual clarity. The EP opens with “First,” a stirring declaration of self-renewal and reclaimed identity, before shifting into the tender honesty of “I’m Not Sure,” where she navigates the delicate balance between vulnerability and self-worth. “Big Daddy” delivers a bold, witty reversal of past doubt, showcasing Tems at her most confident and unapologetic, while “Lagos Love” offers a sultry, soulful ode to connection rooted in honesty, alignment, and the vibrant pulse of her home city. The project deepens with “Mine,” an intimate vow of unity and emotional surrender, followed by “What You Need,” a raw and haunting confrontation with love that has lost its balance. Tems closes with “Is There a Reason?,” a reflective, spiritually charged meditation on faith, purpose, and divine alignment. Together, these songs form a cohesive journey through growth, truth, and the transformative power of love.

 

 

The project further solidifies Tems’ global impact as she continues to break boundaries across music, sports, film and culture – all while unapologetically telling her own story.

Listen to Love Is A Kingdom and stay tuned for more from Tems coming soon.

About Tems:

Tems is a groundbreaking global phenomenon with over 90 award nominations—from the Grammys to the Oscars—and many wins including two Grammys, four BET awards, four NAACP Image awards, an ELLE UK Style, Billboard’s Women In Music Breakthrough Award and more. As the first African woman to notch five Billboard hits, she’s amassed over 5 billion streams worldwide across all platforms and 300M YouTube views. Recognized in Time Magazine’s Next 100 and Forbes Africa 30 Under 30, she’s also been celebrated by industry titans like J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Beyoncé. It’s clear Tems’ influence stretches far beyond her record-breaking music.

In addition to her artistic achievements, Tems is shaping culture and community through Leading Vibe, her creative initiative dedicated to empowering a new generation of African storytellers, fostering global collaboration, and redefining what modern African creativity looks like on the world stage. Her impact also extends into the sports world as part of the ownership group of San Diego FC; she champions representation and global cultural exchange within the rapidly growing landscape of American soccer.

Since her debut LP Born In The Wild was released in June 2024, Tems has embarked on a sold-out global tour spanning the US, UK, Europe, Africa and Asia—with standout performances at LA’s The Greek, Coachella (with guest appearances by Wizkid and Justin Bieber), Glastonbury, NPR’s Tiny Desk, The Late Night Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Jennifer Hudson Show & The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. From her memorable Chicken Shop Date appearance to her historic milestone as the only Nigerian artist – male or female – with two Grammy wins, Tems is not only breaking records but reshaping the future of modern music.