Afrobeats powerhouse Tems is drawing a firm line in the sand: her body is not up for debate.

The Nigerian-born Grammy winner took to social media to confront a wave of unsolicited commentary about her physique, particularly her backside, following a headline-grabbing performance at the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia. A clip from the show went viral, and instead of celebrating her stage presence, many users zeroed in on her body.

Social media soon lit up with remarks dissecting her figure, with one X user declaring, “Real one knows she just has big laps not actual ass,” sparking a flood of body-shaming responses.

But Tems wasn’t having it.

In a candid post, she called out the obsession with her body, labeling the discourse “weird” and dismissing the critics with sharp wit.
“Okay 7 years in. It’s time to pack it up. I never thought I’d need to say it but you are all weird. ‘It’s small, it’s flat, it’s fat.’ Dog, IT’S MINE,” she wrote.

Tems added, “I never once hid my body, I just didn’t feel the need to prove or disprove anyone. The more you don’t like my body the better for me actually. But it’s enough now. Move on from my bum.”

Her fiery clapback speaks to a broader cultural issue faced by female artists in the digital age — one where talent often takes a backseat to body image scrutiny. Tems’ refusal to entertain the noise has been met with widespread support, with fans praising her for setting boundaries and defending her autonomy.

This isn't the first time Tems has asserted control over her image, but it may be one of her most powerful statements yet. In an industry where public figures are constantly dissected and critiqued, her message is clear: she’s here for the music, not the commentary.

And to those still fixated on her figure, the singer has just one message — move on.


By WafricNews Desk.