Tems Becomes First Woman Executive Producer of 'Children of Blood and Bone' Soundtrack
Nigerian Grammy‑winning singer Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, has been appointed executive music producer and curator of the soundtrack for Paramount Pictures’ fantasy film Children of Blood and Bone, an adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel. Director Gina Prince‑Bythewood announced at the New York trailer launch that Tems will oversee the musical direction and has recorded three original songs, making her the first woman to executive‑produce a soundtrack of this scale. Burna Boy has been named executive music consultant, while other Afrobeats artists—including Ayra Starr, Fireboy DML and BNXN (Benson)—will also contribute tracks. Ayra Starr appears in the film, marking her Hollywood acting debut, and Tems’ hit “Me & U” features in the teaser released on Instagram. The film, starring Viola Davis, Idris Elba and others, is slated for worldwide theatrical release on 15 January 2027.
Prince‑Bythewood said, “She’s actually the first woman to executive produce a soundtrack at this level,” and added, “I wanted Tems to curate the soundtrack. I wanted her to EP.”
Entities: Ayra Starr · Burna Boy · Children of Blood and Bone · Gina Prince‑Bythewood · Temilade Openiyi (Tems) · Tems
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The soundtrack includes contributions from Ayra Starr, BNXN (Benson) and Fireboy DML. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Director Gina Prince‑Bythewood announced Tems' appointment at the trailer launch event in New York City on July 28. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Burna Boy will serve as executive music consultant for the Children of Blood and Bone soundtrack. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Tems recorded three new original songs for the Children of Blood and Bone soundtrack. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Tems is the first woman to executive‑produce a soundtrack at this scale. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Tems was appointed executive music producer and curator of the soundtrack for the film 'Children of Blood and Bone'. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Children of Blood and Bone is adapted from Tomi Adeyemi's novel and is set for theatrical release on 15 January 2027. (All articles)