“I used to steal food” — Tems
Musician, Tems recalls how she toiled financially to provide for her family before getting into the spotlight.
In an interview with GQ, the artist, Tems disclosed that she did not become successful in a twinkle of an eye. She worded that year before she released her hit music “Mr. Rebel”, she was living solitary and finding it tough to cater for her needs.
The musician let out that she was putting pressure on herself to help provide for her family, which was tough without the safety of a regular job.
Tems disclosed that at a period, she was broke, helpless, and also stole food.
She said;
“I couldn’t take care of anybody.
“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.
“I just felt like, What is the point of me existing right now? You have to remember those times. Because that person does not exist anymore.”
The singer further revealed that before getting into the limelight, she had to change her state of mind.
Tems summed up;
“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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