Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has sparked controversy online for 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.
Reactions:
xm_muva: “She [Tems] makes worldly music and shakes her fine ass on stage to the entire world. Christians are hypocrites lol. Y’all think your religion is a buffet, bro. Be free, ah?”
Phena95: “Jesus or Christianity is not an aesthetic; it’s not just about love, joy and peace. Repentance as well.”
Chocodilish: “Add some personality to your music, this JESUS baby bllsht is k!lling your brand abeg.”
max_sticks: “It’s funny when I see believers attacking her [Tems] for doing too much. Your identity is CHRIST and not one useless zodiac sign, please.”
Gigialwashere: “I agree with her [Tems]. Grown past being a Gemini, now I identify as a Jesus baby.”
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