Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems has surprised a dedicated fan with ₦3 million after the fan crocheted an intricate tapestry portrait of the artist, spending over 70 hours on the piece.
The fan, identified as Odum Ifeoluwa on X (formerly Twitter), shared a video of her time-lapsed creative process, showcasing the black-and-white tapestry that bore a striking resemblance to the Essence singer. Hoping Tems would notice, she wrote:
“I hope @temsbaby gets to see this coz I don’t have much followers on here, but after 8925 stitches and 70 hours, I finished this crochet portrait of Tems. I made this to mark the 1-year anniversary of when I started crocheting. It’s also my first time doing tapestry. I love you Tems.”
The post quickly gained traction, with users applauding her creativity and commitment. Eventually, Tems saw the artwork and was instantly impressed.
“Yo this is unbelievable. You are incredible! I NEED IT RIGHT NOWWW. Can I buy it please?” the singer commented.
Shortly after the exchange, Tems sent ₦3 million in appreciation, a gesture that left the young artist overwhelmed with gratitude.
“OMG😭 this has to be the best day of my life. @temsbaby thank you so much. @yvonneonyanta you’re amazing. The rebel gang is the best community ever. Thank you to everyone for your positive comments. Thank you so much🙏” she responded.
The heartwarming interaction sparked praise across social media, with many commending Tems for her generosity and others applauding Ifeoluwa’s talent and humility.
Reactions:
“Tems is such a nice person—some celebrities would have ignored. Congratulations to the crochet girl, her hard work paid off.”
“That’s how you help a small-scale business thrive. Big ups to Tems!”
“The girl’s emotional intelligence should be studied. No price tag—just pure gratitude. And she got even more than she expected.”
