Tems, Nigerian recording artiste whose real name is Temilade Openiyi, has been named the executive music producer t of Children of Blood and Bone, a highly anticipated adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s best-selling fantasy novel.
The founder of BlackfilmandTV, Wilson Morales, made the announcement on Tuesday, disclosing that Tems will oversee the film’s music and has recorded three original songs for the project.
“At the trailer launch event in New York City for Paramount Pictures’ upcoming epic fantasy film, Children of Blood and Bone, director Gina Prince-Bythewood announced that singer Tems will executive-produce and curate the soundtrack for the film. She also contributed three songs. Burna Boy is coming on board as the executive music consultant,” Morales wrote.
Also, Tems’ manager, Muyiwa Awoniyi, confirmed development via the microblogging platform, X, saying “Executive Music Producer & Curator of the Children of Blood and Bone soundtrack. Our very own @temsbaby. Three brand new Tems songs. Coming soon,” he posted.
The news follows hours after the film’s first behind-the-scenes teaser, which featured Tems’ hit single ‘Me & U’ as its soundtrack surfaced on social media.
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Gina Prince Bythewood, the director of the film, shared the teaser via her Instagram page on Monday, offering a first look at the making of the film, including costume preparations, action scenes and brief appearances by cast members.
Its caption reads: “So excited to share a peek behind the scenes of our incredible journey to Orisha. CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE TRAILER drops TOMORROW! And in theaters Jan 15!”