Tems Buys Crocheted Portrait of Herself for ₦3 Million After Artist Spends 70 Hours Creating It
Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer Tems has once again shown her humility and love for her fans, melting hearts across social media after she purchased a crocheted portrait of herself for an impressive ₦3 million. The portrait was handcrafted by a young artist who poured 70 hours of dedicated work into creating the beautiful piece.
The touching story began when the artist, known as @If3oluwacreates on Twitter (X), posted images and a video of the artwork online. In the post, she revealed that the crocheted portrait was not only her first attempt at tapestry art, but also a special piece created to mark her first anniversary of learning how to crochet.
“I hope @temsbaby gets to see this coz I don’t have much followers on here, but after 8925 Stitches and 70 hours, I finished this crochet portrait of Tems. I made this to mark the 1yr anniversary of when I started crocheting. It’s also my first time doing tapestry. I love you Tems,” she wrote, attaching photos of herself proudly holding the finished work.
To the artist’s amazement, her wish came true. Tems saw the post, was moved by the intricate detailing of the piece, and immediately reached out to inquire if the artwork was available for purchase. Fans watching the exchange unfold online were stunned when it was later revealed that Tems had bought the piece for ₦3 million, a gesture that left the young artist speechless.
The artist returned to social media, sharing another emotional post thanking the singer for the life-changing moment. She described it as the best day of her life, admitting that she never expected Tems to notice the work, let alone offer such a generous payment.
This heartwarming encounter has since gone viral, with fans praising Tems not only for recognizing the artist’s passion and hard work but for rewarding creativity in a deeply meaningful way. Many called the gesture a powerful message of encouragement to young creatives in Nigeria who often go unnoticed despite their talent and dedication.
Tems, who continues to rise internationally for her soulful music and unique voice, has also built a reputation for supporting grassroots artists and creators. This latest act reinforces her image as a grounded celebrity who values genuine connections with her supporters.
The handcrafted portrait, made from nearly 9,000 crochet stitches, stands as a testament to the power of perseverance, hope, and the unexpected ways talent can be recognized. For @If3oluwacreates, it was a dream come true — and for Tems, it was another moment to uplift a fan with the magic of appreciation.
