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Tems hints on becoming an actress

The 28-year-old Oscar-nominated lady has hinted about coming to play a role in a movie and would love to play the role of a single mum and a gangster. 
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NIGERIA Grammy-winning singer, Temilade Openiyi, who is popularly known as Tems, has hinted at joining the movie industry as an actress in the future.

The 28-year-old Oscar-nominated lady has hinted about coming to play a role in a movie and would love to play the role of a single mum and a gangster. 

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Speaking in a recent interview with BBC Capital Xtra London, Tems said: “I’m ready to act in movies. Not ready right now, but I’m already good at acting.

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“The first character I would love to play is a single mum. It doesn’t need to be struggling. It could be like a fun single mum or a single mum that has mysteries. A gangster.”

Singer Tems became the first Nigerian Oscar nominee when she was recognised for her work with Director Ryan Coogler and Rihanna on the Wakanda Forever track "Lift Me Up."