Tems doesn't have good stage presence - Netizens
Popular social media user Daniel Regha has stirred a heated debate online with his recent comments about Nigerian singer Tems’ stage presence. Regha’s critique, posted on his social media account, claims that Tems lacks the energy and engagement necessary for compelling live performances.
“Tems doesn’t have a good stage presence; her songs don’t require shouting or jumping, but still, her live performances are quite awful, truth be told,” Regha wrote. “There’s always no energy when she’s performing live, and sometimes she goes off beat. Her appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon is one proof. No offense.”
Regha’s comments have received mixed reactions from fans and music critics alike. Some agree with his assessment, pointing to specific live performances where Tems appeared to struggle with maintaining energy and staying on beat. Others, however, defend the singer, arguing that her style is more subdued and doesn’t rely on high-energy theatrics.
Netizen Reactions:
iamdchairman (@tobijubril_): “She’s the undisputed queen of Afrobeats; your opinion doesn’t matter.”
Princess Angela (@Dreamboat990): “She should learn work from Arya Starr.”
LAWYER TO THE HUSTLERS (@thegbollygbolly) : “I laughed so hard yesterday as she was just shaking her body. She can’t sing; people watch her for her body, not her talent.”
Prom Prom (@effizzzyy): “There’s always no energy, but she’s practically singing and moving her body. She’s supposed to do backflips and splits for a song that’s not even about noise? Sit down.”
JE RE MY®️ (@thatblackie777): “Daniel, I ask again. What do you do for a living aside from criticizing people?”
𝙱𝙸𝙶 𝚂𝙷𝙰𝙱𝚉 (@omoiyaakeem): “No offense, but Tems needs to work on her stage performance. She literally puts in zero energy, and her dance routines are incredibly dull. She needs to improve. No offense.”
Tizz (@Inebimo2): “In my books, she doesn’t know how to sing. Let her go into fashion; at least she has a great body.”
thextremist (@sleekextremist): “Daniel, Tems is performing the way she feels she can. Not everyone is able to perform for crowds, but she is doing fine.”
Tems, whose real name is Temilade Openiyi, has rapidly risen to fame with her soulful voice and unique sound.
In 2018, Tems quit her job to pursue a career in music. She began to learn self-production skills on YouTube and on July 18, 2018, she released her debut single, “Mr Rebel,” a song which she produced by herself.
Throughout her career, Tems has received many accolades, including a Grammy Award, a Billboard Women in Music Award, four NAACP Image Awards, three BET Awards, and three Soul Train Music Awards.
Despite the criticism, many of her supporters believe that her stage presence will continue to evolve as she gains more experience. The conversation around Regha’s critique highlights the broader discussion about what constitutes a good live performance and the different expectations audiences have for various music genres. As Tems continues to grow as an artist, her live performance skills will likely remain a topic of interest among fans and critics alike.
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