Grammy-winning Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems has been announced as the executive music producer and curator of the official soundtrack for Children of Blood and Bone, the highly anticipated film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling fantasy novel. She will also contribute three original songs to the project.
Based on Adeyemi’s acclaimed novel Legacy of Orïsha, Children of Blood and Bone follows Zélie Adebola’s fight to restore magic to the fictional kingdom of Orïsha after it is brutally erased by an oppressive monarchy. Gina Prince-Bythewood directs the Paramount Pictures adaptation and features a star-studded cast including Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Tosin Cole, Idris Elba, Viola Davis, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cynthia Erivo, Lashana Lynch and Regina King. The film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on 15 January 2027.
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For Tems, the role marks another step beyond music performance into creative leadership. While she has built a reputation as one of Africa’s most influential global artists through projects like Born in the Wild and collaborations with Drake, Future, Wizkid and Beyoncé, executive producing a major Hollywood soundtrack expands her influence into film and world-building.
The announcement also reflects Hollywood’s growing commitment to authentic African voices, not only in front of the camera but behind the scenes. With a soundtrack curated by one of Nigeria’s biggest musical exports, Children of Blood and Bone has the opportunity to sonically capture the richness of the world Adeyemi created.
In addition, Burna Boy has been named the Executive Music Consultant, working closely with Tems to help shape the overall sound and creative direction of the project.
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The announcement was made on Tuesday by the founder of BlackFilmandTV, Wilson Morales, who shared highlights from the film’s trailer launch event in New York City.
According to Morales, director Gina Prince-Bythewood revealed that Tems would oversee the film’s soundtrack and also contribute three original songs.
“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 music 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 development 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.
