#EndBadGovernance: Tems Postpones Release of "Burning" Music Video

Image: X

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has postponed the release of the music video for her hit song "Burning," from her debut album "Born In The Wild." The video was initially scheduled to drop today.

Tems posted yesterday that the video would be dropping today by 6pm. She shared some pictures of herself at a mall with the tweet: "BURNING VIDEO TOMORROW🌟❤️‍🔥🚀6pm WAT"

See the post below:

BURNING VIDEO TOMORROW🌟❤️‍🔥🚀
6pm WAT pic.twitter.com/Ccc8q2zjYI

— TEMS (@temsbaby) July 31, 2024

In a statement shared on her X handle, the Oscar-nominated artist explained that the decision was made out of respect for the ongoing nationwide protests against bad governance. Tems expressed her solidarity with the protesters and emphasized the importance of their voices being heard.

She wrote: "Out of respect for the ongoing protest at home 🇳🇬, I have decided to postpone the release of the ‘Burning’ music video. Praying for the safety of those outside at this time. May the voice of the people be heard."

See the post below:

Out of respect for the on going protest at home🇳🇬, I have decided to postpone the release of Burning music video. Praying for the safety of those outside at this time.
May the voice of the people be heard🕊️💖

— TEMS (@temsbaby) August 1, 2024

Tems' postponement underscores her support for the movement and highlights the serious nature of the current situation in Nigeria.

Source: DP

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