Tems, the Nigerian artist, recently discussed her romantic life and clarified why she is not inclined to date her colleague, Asake. Despite her ongoing admiration for Asake and his music, she made it clear during an interview at the Time 100 Gala in New York that her favorite artists at the moment are Tyla and Asake.
While she has previously expressed her fondness for the “Yoga” singer, Tems emphasized in a recent interview with The Beat 99.9 FM that her feelings for Asake are purely platonic, and she has no interest in pursuing a romantic relationship with the musician.
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.