Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has sparked controversy after declaring herself “a Jesus baby.”

The Crazy Tings crooner made the declaration while ovo88 responding to a question about her zodiac sign in an interview with The People Gallery at the 2025 Fashion Awards.

“Oh, I’m a Jesus baby. My sign is love, peace and joy,” she said.

This earned Tems backlash after a clip of the interview went viral on social media, with critics chastising her for associating herself with Jesus despite being a secular artist.

Read some of the reactions on X below: xm_muva wrote: “She [Tems] makes worldly music and shakes her fine ass on stage to the entire world. Christians are hypocrites lol. Y’all think your religion is a buffet, bro. Be free, ah?”

Phena95 opined: “Jesus or Christianity is not an aesthetic; it’s not just about love, joy and peace. Repentance as well.”

Chocodilish wrote: “Add some personality to your music, this Jesus baby bllsht is killing your brand abeg.”

max_sticks said: “It’s funny when https://full-measure.org/alumni/ I see believers attacking her [Tems] for doing too much. Your identity is Christ and not one useless zodiac sign, please.”

Gigialwashere added: “I agree with her [Tems]. Grown past being a Gemini, now I identify as a Jesus baby.”