Nigerian singer, Tems, has recounted her financial struggles with her family before attaining fame.
While in a chat with GQ, Tems disclosed she did not achieve success overnight, noting that she was broke, helpless, and also stole food at some point.
The songstress said;
“There were times when I was not just broke – I was broke and hopeless. I used to steal food. I used to go to my aunty’s house just so she could give me food to take home.”
The singer also stated that she was living alone and struggling financially the year before she released her hit song “Mr Rebel.”
On how she changed her mindset before assuming limelight, Tems said;
“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. 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.”
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