Tems Leaves Door Open for Davido Feature, Fans React

Award-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has sparked online buzz after expressing openness to a possible musical collaboration with Afrobeats superstar and DMW boss, Davido.

During a recent Instagram Live session, the Grammy-winning singer was asked by a fan if she would ever do a song with Davido. Her response was simple but telling:

“I’ll do a song with Davido—if he wants to,” she said, smiling.

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The statement quickly made the rounds online, drawing a wave of mixed reactions from fans on social media. While some praised Tems for showing respect and deference to Davido’s choice, others debated the tone of her remark—interpreting it as everything from humility to subtle shade.

One user, @ssomtto, commented: “She too respect him… only if he wants to. If he no wan do, no hit song for her.”
Another wrote, “That’s the biggest mistake she go do be that.”

Others, however, defended the comment, insisting Tems was merely being respectful of industry protocols. “Do you even understand what she means by ‘if he wants to’?” a user posted. “Even if she wants him on a track, his team still has to green-light it. It’s not shade—it’s reality.”

Tems, known for her introspective sound and global appeal, has collaborated with some of the world’s biggest names including Wizkid, Drake, and Beyoncé. Meanwhile, Davido has cemented his status as one of Afrobeats’ most influential figures, with a string of international hits and high-profile partnerships.

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