Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has been named executive music producer and curator of the soundtrack for Paramount Pictures’ forthcoming fantasy film, Children of Blood and Bone.
The announcement was made during the film’s trailer launch in New York, where director Gina Prince-Bythewood revealed that Tems will oversee the soundtrack and contribute three original songs to the project.
Tems’ manager, Muyiwa Awoniyi, later confirmed the development in a post on X, describing it as another milestone in the singer’s international career.
The announcement followed the release of the film’s first official trailer, which also offered audiences their first look at Nigerian singer Ayra Starr in her feature film acting debut.
Based on Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel, Children of Blood and Bone features a cast including Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ayra Starr and Damson Idris.
Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, the film is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on January 15, 2027.
Hadizat Giwa