Tems, a Nigerian musician, has candidly discussed her romantic inclinations, shedding light on why she refrains from pursuing a romantic relationship with fellow artist Asake.
Despite Tems consistently expressing admiration for Asake and his musical prowess, she clarified during a recent interview at the Time 100 Gala in New York that her fondness for him is strictly platonic. She has previously acknowledged her appreciation for the "Yoga" singer but emphasized in a new interview with The Beat 99.9 FM that her affection for Asake is devoid of romantic intentions, firmly stating her disinterest in dating him.
In a playful exchange during the interview, when asked about her aspirations in directing, Tems expressed a desire to direct a music video for Asake, citing his artistic vision and innovative thinking. The interviewer, seemingly surprised, sought clarification on the nature of Tems' feelings towards Asake, to which she responded unequivocally that her interest is solely professional, intending to direct his videos.
Nigerian artist, Tems. source: Google
INTERVIEWER: Is directing something you’re looking to do not just for yourself but for other artists as well? And if so, who do you think you’d like to work with?
TEMS: Uhmmm, I’d want to direct a video for Asake [laughs and blushes].
INTERVIEWER: Oh my gosh, Tems, don’t do that.
TEMS: No, because I can tell that he’s very artsy and he thinks outside the box. Ah ah.
INTERVIEWER: Just for work right? You just like him for work?
TEMS: Just to direct the videos. Asin, what do you mean?
INTERVIEWER: Oh, because he’s mine!
TEMS: [Realizing] Ohhh? Ah! Me?! Oh no oh. You’ve got the wrong girl. Please have him all to yourself. He’s all yours. I have my own so…[laughs and blushes]. I have my own so I know, I’m okay. But I think Asake is a really cool guy.
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