Temilade Openiyi, professionally known as Tems, is the stunning cover star for The Cut‘s January 2024 issue.

Rocking her custom cocoa-lined bold lips with a back flip bob, the Grammy Award-winning Nigerian Artist donned an array of luxe outfits ranging from a sultry dress to winter style and edgy corporate wear. See below:

 

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I’m going to make the best possible music I can make because it makes me feel. It’s not even about you. I’m sharing this because it gives me joy. And I can’t keep it all to myself.

— Tems.

 

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Read the Cut Cover story interview with Tems here.

Credits

Talent: @temsbaby
Story by @nopeconnor
Photography by @andrew_vowles
Styling by @jessswill
Photo Assistants: @arielsadok and @mike_skigen
Hair: @nikkinelms
Makeup: @jezzhill
Nails: @serenadidem @10piecenaills
Tailor: @lindz_tailor
Production Assistants: @stevenmcontreras and cmnwhite
The Cut, Editor-in-Chief @lrpeoples
The Cut, Photo Director @nono_elle_
The Cut, Photo Editor @_maridelis
The Cut, Deputy Culture Editor @brkmrn