Tems Surprises Fan With ₦3 Million After Stunning 70-Hour Crochet Portrait Goes Viral

According to a NewsVista reporter, Nigerian Grammy winner Tems has sparked widespread admiration after gifting a young fan a whopping ₦3 million—not for a performance, but for a portrait lovingly made with yarn and passion.

The fan, identified as Odum Ifeoluwa (known on X as @If3oluwacreates), posted her hand-crocheted portrait of Tems on social media to mark her one-year anniversary of learning the craft. What started as a personal milestone turned into a life-changing moment.

“I hope @temsbaby gets to see this,” she wrote, sharing that it took her 70 hours and exactly 8,925 stitches to complete the piece. Despite having few followers, she hoped her tribute would catch Tems’ attention.

And it did.

Within hours, Tems responded to the post with pure excitement:

“Yo this is unbelievable. You are incredible! I NEED IT RIGHT NOWWW. Can I buy it please?”

But what happened next left Ifeoluwa speechless.

Rather than just purchasing the portrait, Tems sent her ₦3 million in appreciation for the heartfelt work. The overwhelmed fan posted a screenshot of the bank alert, calling it the best day of her life.

“@temsbaby thank you so much. The Rebel Gang is the best community ever,” she gushed, also thanking Tems’ manager and fans for their encouragement.

The act of kindness has since gone viral, with fans praising Tems not only for her music but also for uplifting young creatives and recognizing grassroots talent in such a meaningful way.

Social media was flooded with admiration, with many calling it the kind of encouragement that changes lives.

In a world where artists often go unnoticed, Tems’ heartfelt gesture shows just how far support and generosity can go.

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