- Tems has ruled out any pursuit of Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye after being asked about him during an interview.
- The Grammy-winning singer emphasized that she prefers friendship to romance in the playful exchange, which has since had fans buzzing.
Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer, Tems, has rubbished speculation linking her with Maduka Okoye after she was asked about the Super Eagles goalkeeper during a recent interview.
Speaking about representing Africa on the global stage, Tems expressed her excitement at the growing international recognition of African music and said she was proud to be part of the movement.
“It’s amazing, you know, coming from Nigeria. I’m really happy that African music is going now. Everybody’s showing up and everybody’s shining. So I’m happy to be a part of it.”
The interview took a humorous turn when the host asked if he knew the Nigerian goalkeeper who had been making headlines online.
Tems first joked:
“Do I know him personally?”
Then she explained:
“I think I know. No, no, no, no, no. I don’t.”
Sensing an opportunity to make fun of the singer, the presenter suggested:
“We should shoot.”
However, Tems quickly dismissed the idea, saying she had no interest in pursuing anything romantic.
“Shoot? No, no, no, we don’t shoot here. We’re friends. We ‘friend’ each other and we’re family. No shooting.”
The hosts continued their banter by saying:
“Just family. Just sisters and brothers.”
Before adding:
“If you shoot, you miss. There are no shots here.”
Tems laughed and kept her attitude, keeping the exchange light-hearted while dismissing any dating speculation.
In other news… Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has opened up about his personal life, expressing regret that despite having an American passport, he is still single and has no children.
The entertainer said that while many people see foreign citizenship as a great achievement, he realized that his family and gaining respect meant more to him than his immigration status.
Speaking in a video shared online, Speed Darlington lamented:
“Until now I am not married and have no children. All I have to show is an American passport. I want more than American documents – I want a family and respect.”
His statements sparked reactions on social media, with many users empathizing with his thoughts and agreeing that personal fulfillment often goes beyond wealth, fame or living abroad.
