Tems Surprise Drop New Ep "Love Is A Kingdom" Everything To Know

The Nigeria Afrobeat Artist Tems who's real name is Temilade Openiyi. she was born on June 11, 1995, in Lagos, Nigeria. a two times grammy winning artist. she just released a surprise EP on November 21, 2025 under RCA Records and Since ‘93. and this time she was deeply involved in doing almost all the work from the writing to the composing and she produced almost the entire EP herself. The EP have a mix of Afrobeats, alt R&B, neo soul, and very intimate, minimal production. Themes include love, vulnerability, self worth, healing, and a spiritual exploration of connection. According to NotJustOK, this is Tems “at her most unguarded,” with a softer, more personal sound.

"Love Is A Kingdom" Tracklist

The EP has seven songs:

1. First
2. I’m Not Sure
3. Big Daddy
4. Lagos Love
5. Mine
6. What You Need
7. Is There a Reason

Standout Songs

• Big Daddy: Comes with a visualizer you can watch on YouTube. In it, Tems talked about a lover who wasn’t there when she needed him the most.
• Lagos Love: A love letter to her city (Lagos) and to a romantic connection, joining her signature sound with a more a dreamy, contemplative tone.
• Is There a Reason?: This feels almost like a prayer spiritual, pensive, calming. 

Fans and critics Reaction 

Fans and critics are really praising the EP for its realness and Deeply felt depth. The production has also been described as “warm, simple & nurturing” to let her voice shine. Her independence on this project (writing/producing) is being especially celebrated. On Reddit: “Apparently she produced, composed, and wrote the EP almost entirely on her own, which is really impressive” 

Finale Thought 

Love Is a Kingdom feels like a delicate, intimate journey into Tems’ inner world. From the first track to the last, she bands back any excess, leaving raw vocals, sparse instrumentation, and deeply personal lyrics that make you feel like you’re sitting in a quiet room with her, listening to her heart. What stands out most is how deeply nuanced it is. Tems oversees love, sensitivity healing, and self-discovery with a delicate lyricism. Songs like Lagos Love and Is There a Reason? are not just about romantic love they’re inner reflections on connection, self worth, and even spirituality. The production, minimal yet rich, lets her voice soar, documenting every nuance of her tone. It’s a project that doesn’t chase trends; instead, it creates its own world, one where uuthenticity and closeness lead the way. 

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