Tems advocates for authenticity, says individuality should be celebrated

In an interview with Essence Magazine’s Karefa Johnson, Tems shared her thoughts on individuality and the pressure to conform to certain standards.

Tems explained, “You should be yourself even if something else is expected of you. You win, automatically, when you are yourself, no matter what that looks like. That’s why there’s variety.” Also, she emphasized that people’s uniqueness should be celebrated, rather than trying to fit into predetermined molds.