It feels like it was only yesterday I heard Damages for the first time. I remember how it made me pause and smile. I didn’t expect a Nigerian to sound like that. At that time, I would only ever play Nigerian songs if I wanted to dance but this song, made me want to just sit and vibe. I fell in love with Tems there and then.
Although Tems’ evolution feels pretty recent. It’s been 5 years since she first debuted her single, Mr Rebel in 2018. Mr Rebel got the attention of some people but it was ultimately the release of the single, Try Me, in August 2019 that put her on the map. Today, Tems has won, a Grammy Award, two NAACP Image Awards, two BET Awards and two Soul Train Music Awards. She also co-wrote the song “Lift Me Up” by Rihanna, which earned her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Original Song, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song.
What started as a 23-year-old girl in Lagos creating music she was passionate about quickly evolved into an international superstar commanding the attention of all the big names in Hollywood. So what about Tems’ love life? As far as we know she’s pretty quiet about it. But it’s no secret that with her beauty, wit and charm, Tems might just be the most eligible bachelorette in Lagos and Hollywood. So we’ve decided to do a little match-making of our own. We combed through Hollywood’s finest to handpick the bachelors we think are the most deserving of our girl Tems. Which of them do you think best suits her?
Regé-Jean Page
Age: 34.
Ethnicity: Mixed-Race (British and Zimbabwean).
Occupation: Actor.
I feel like there’s no explanation needed here. This is a fine-ass man that seems to have a good head on his shoulders. He is kind and obviously hard-working. He was raised by a nurse and preacher and from what the world has seen so far, their teachings stuck. If he is anything like his character the Duke of Hastings in Bridgerton, we know he will worship the ground Tems walks on and burn for her for as long as he can. Also, picture them together; her smiling up at him as he wraps her in his arm while giving her that charming smirk of his that would probably make her feel like she’s the only woman in the world. *Phewww*, am I the only one hot right now??
Sam Heughan
Age: 42.
Ethnicity: Scottish.
Occupation: Actor, Producer, Author and Entrepreneur.
He’s a little older but Tems has always given the vibe that a younger man couldn’t possibly handle her except he was mature beyond his years. Heughan is most known for his role as Jamie Fraser in the hit TV series, Outlander.
Although he once dated an actress, not much is known about his love life. Just like Tems, he likes to keep his private life, private. Already sounding like a good match? We agree!
Michael B Jordan
Age: 36.
Ethnicity: African-American.
Occupation: Actor and Producer.
From his small role in The Wire to his massive roles in Creed and Black Panther, amongst others, Michael B Jordan needs no introduction. He’s been killing it since his mum first made a split-second decision to put him into modelling. Many years later he has become the acting sensation he is and women all across the world would fall at his feet if he asked(or didn’t đź‘€). He has a bit of a dating history; from Kendall Jenner to Lori Harvey (Steve Harvey’s stepdaughter) but he still hasn’t found the one that’s going to stay. Maybe that could be Tems.
They’re not so far apart in age and physically they really complement each other. He seems like he would be there for Tems and I think Tems would appreciate a man she didn’t have to chase after because she won’t. I see a lot of intensity and inside jokes that no one else can really get. They’d probably come off as pretty serious but behind closed doors, they’d be real clowns.
Burna Boy
Age: 31.
Ethnicity: Nigerian.
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Record Producer.
Picture them together on red carpets or in pictures (sneakily photographed by some lucky paparazzi) of them going for a quick bite or grocery shopping, looking almost regal and at the same time, completely lost in each other’s eyes. I think they’d be very cute together and may even appear a little obsessed with each other. Burna would give her all he can and I feel Tems would want to do the exact same back.
They would also possibly make a hit song or two *wink**wink*.
Alex Landi
Age: 30.
Ethnicity: Mixed-Race (Korean and Italian).
Occupation: Actor and Model.
This is giving soft love.
Alex Landi is an upcoming actor that got his debut in the greatest Medical Drama of all time; Grey’s Anatomy. There isn’t much known about him, including his dating life so we’re just going ahead and assuming that he’s single and ready to mingle!!
He plays a slight asshole in Grey’s Anatomy but in real life, he comes off as kind, sweet and effortlessly sexy. Maybe Tems doesn’t need a man that’ll mask her energy but one that will rejuvenate it while making her feel infinite peace. I feel he would dote on her in a way that isn’t pushy but just stable. He would be there. He would also be real pretty to look at every now and then ;).
Dylan O’ Brien
Age: 31.
Ethnicity: Irish, Italian, English, and Spanish descent.
Occupation: Actor.
I think he’d make her laugh…a lot!
Dylan O’Brien is best known for his role as Stiles Stilinski in the hit TV series, Teen Wolf. Everyone who watched that show collectively fell in love with him. I fell in love with him. He wasn’t the hottest character or the one who burst in, saving everyone all the time but he was the smartest and most funny. He was also the mastermind behind a lot of rescues. He had a charm that would pull you to him.
As Dylan got older we started seeing that charm and pull in real life as well. For one, he is hot AF. Granted he’s slightly goth, but Tems also gives lowkey Goth vibes.
Now I don’t know if O’Brien and Tems will make a long-lasting couple but I think they’ll have a blast while they last!
Laz Alonso
Age: 49.
Ethnicity: Afro-Cuban descent.
Occupation: Actor and Banker.
Did someone say Daddy?
William Levy
Age: 42
Ethnicity: Cuban and Spanish.
Occupation: Actor, Model and Stage Actor.
William Levy is quite the actor. If you watched telenovelas in the early 2000s then you’ve probably seen him once or twice. He’s also starred in his fair share of Hollywood movies as well.
Levy gives off protection, adoration and signs that he really may just worship Tems. She wouldn’t have to worry about romance, sex appeal, sex itself and crazy adventures. I feel Levy will give Tems the time of her life but he may not be the best candidate for a long-term partner. He and his on-and-off, long-term partner Elizabeth GutiĂ©rrez Nevárez called things off last year and seeing as they’ve been together since 2013, he may not be looking for anything serious. Also, he doesn’t have the best track record with fidelity.
So, William Levy: great for a good time but not a long time.
Diego Luna
Age: 43
Ethnicity: Mixed-Race (Mexican and English and Scottish descent).
Occupation: Actor, Director and Produce.
I first saw Luna in a really old movie in 2012 or 2013; Dirty Dancing. It was a really good movie and Luna’s body was everything. Now I don’t mean he was the hottest man to walk the earth but the way he moved? It was beautiful.
He’s a really charming, kind, creative and energetic person. He’s also been married once before. He has two children with his ex-wife. Luna gives off a family-man type of vibe. He seems like the type of guy that doesn’t play around. If he’s focused on Tems, he’ll be focused on her and her alone. I think if he’s her type, they would have a very wholesome time together.