Nigerian singer Tems’s debut appearance at Oscars on Sunday saw her criticised on social media for her outfit that blocked the view of other attendees.
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Her white gown that wrapped around her head was criticised after a screenshot showed a guest craning his neck of get a view of the stage. Her dress was made by Ukrainian-born fashion designer Lessja Verlingieri of Lever Couture.
Tems, 27, whose real name is Temilade Openiyi, was nominated for Best Original Song for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever track Lift Me Up. The singer won a Grammy award in February in the Best Melodic Rap Performance category for her contribution to the hit song Wait for U with Future and Drake.
Many on social media criticised the singer for being “rude”.
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