Tems Sparks Reactions by Calling Herself 'Jesus Baby' While Creating Non-Religious Music (Video)

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Nigerian music sensation and Grammy Award winner Temilade Openiyi, widely celebrated as Tems, sparked heated debates online after proclaiming herself a “Jesus baby” during a recent interview.

The vocalist, known for hits like “Crazy Tings,” made the statement when asked about her zodiac sign by The People Gallery at the 2025 Fashion Awards.

“Oh, I’m a Jesus baby. My sign is love, peace and joy,” she responded with a confident smile.

A snippet of the interview quickly spread across social media, drawing polarized reactions from fans and critics alike. Some users condemned her for embracing a spiritual identity while thriving in the secular music scene.

Here’s a glimpse of the mixed responses on X: xm_muva remarked: “Secular artist by day, Jesus baby by night? Consistency is key. Which one is she really?”

Chocodilish commented: “Music and spirituality should align. This disconnect is confusing.”

Phena95 stated: “Faith is deeper than vibes—it’s about transformation, not just feel-good labels.”

max_sticks defended her: “Why can’t she embrace her faith unapologetically? Judge less, support more.”

Gigialwashere chimed in: “Love her confidence! We all evolve, and faith is part of that journey.”