Nigerian Singer, Tems Causes Stir After Declaring Herself ‘Jesus Baby’ Despite Making Secular Music (Video)

Temilade Openiyi, the Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, who is popularly known as Tems, has stirred controversy after declaring herself “a Jesus baby.”

The Crazy Tings crooner made the declaration while responding to a question about her zodiac sign in an interview with The People Gallery at the 2025 Fashion Awards.

“Oh, I’m a Jesus baby. My sign is love, peace and joy,” she said.

The People Gallery: Let the people know your Zodiac sign

Tems: Oh I'm a Jesus baby. My sign is Love, Peace & Joy 😂♥️ https://t.co/gig90TA7tY pic.twitter.com/uImG57dz9Q

— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) December 1, 2025

This earned Tems backlash after a clip of the interview went viral on social media, with critics chastising her for associating herself with Jesus despite being a secular artist.

Read some of the reactions on X below: xm_muva wrote: “She [Tems] makes worldly music and shakes her fine ass on stage to the entire world. Christians are hypocrites lol. Y’all think your religion is a buffet, bro. Be free, ah?”

Chocodilish wrote: “Add some personality to your music, this Jesus baby bllsht is killing your brand abeg.”

Phena95 opined: “Jesus or Christianity is not an aesthetic; it’s not just about love, joy and peace. Repentance as well.”

max_sticks said: “It’s funny when I see believers attacking her [Tems] for doing too much. Your identity is Christ and not one useless zodiac sign, please.”

Gigialwashere added: “I agree with her [Tems]. Grown past being a Gemini, now I identify as a Jesus baby.”