Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has been named the executive music producer and curator of the soundtrack for Paramount Pictures’ highly anticipated fantasy film, Children of Blood and Bone.
The announcement was made by the film’s director, Gina Prince-Bythewood, during the trailer launch event in New York City on Tuesday, according to Wilson Morales, founder of BlackFilmandTV.
Morales revealed that, in addition to overseeing the film’s soundtrack, Tems has also recorded three original songs exclusively 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.
Tems’ manager, Muyiwa Awoniyi, later confirmed the announcement in a post on X.
“Executive Music Producer & Curator of the Children of Blood and Bone soundtrack. Our very own @temsbaby. Three brand new Tems songs. Coming soon,” he wrote.
The announcement follows the release of the film’s first official trailer, which also marked the acting debut of Nigerian singer Ayra Starr. Although her role has not yet been disclosed, she is among a star-studded cast bringing Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling fantasy novel to life.
Adding to Tems’ involvement, her 2023 hit single, Me & U, is featured in the film’s teaser.
Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, Children of Blood and Bone boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lashana Lynch, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ayra Starr and Damson Idris.
Children of Blood and Bone is set to premiere in cinemas worldwide on 15 January 2027.
