Singer Tems Diagnosed Of Reflux Laryngitis, Takes Break From Music Career 

Oyinlola Awonuga
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A popular Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi better known as Tems, has officially taken a break from music as she has been diagnosed with Reflux Laryngitis.

The music star disclosed this via her official Instagram page on Tuesday.

Her post reads:“It breaks my heart to say this, but there has been no other option for me. I’m not feeling too good at the moment. After my last performance, I was diagnosed with Reflux Laryngitis, and I have to take some time off to protect what’s left of my voice,” she wrote.

“On doctor’s order, I have to postpone the two shows this week. The new dates for both shows will be announced tomorrow.”

The singer also apologised for the inconveniences the postponement may have caused.

She rose to prominence when two of her songs reached the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2021, her collaboration with Drake on the song “Fountains” from his album Certified Lover Boy, and the Wizkid single “Essence”; the latter of which reached the top ten following a remix with Justin Bieber earned her a Grammy Award nomination.

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