Tems discusses her troubles before becoming famous, revealing that she used to steal food. Tems stated that she had to work on her self-esteem before entering the spotlight.
Tems, a Nigerian musician, has revealed how she battled financially before becoming famous.
In an interview with GQ magazine, the music diva claimed that she did not become an overnight superstar since she struggled financially at some time in her life.
"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," she said
“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 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," she said.
"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.”
