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Tems to executive produce 'Children of Blood and Bone' soundtrack, contribute three new songs

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  • Grammy-winning singer Tems will executive produce and curate the soundtrack for the upcoming film "Children of Blood and Bone."
  • Tems will also contribute three new songs to the film's soundtrack, with her manager confirming the details.
  • The fantasy film, based on Tomi Adeyemi's novel, features a star-studded cast and is set for a January 2027 release.

Nigerian Grammy winner Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, will take on the role of executive music producer and curator for the soundtrack of the highly anticipated film "Children of Blood and Bone." Her manager confirmed that she will also contribute three brand-new songs to the project.

The announcement was made during the trailer launch event for the Paramount Pictures production in New York City. Director Gina Prince-Bythewood revealed Tems' involvement, with BlackFilmandTV founder Wilson Morales sharing the news. Burna Boy is also set to contribute as an executive music consultant.

Executive Music Producer & Curator of the Children of Blood and Bone soundtrack. Our very own @temsbaby. Three brand new Tems songs. Coming soon.

— Muyiwa AwoniyiTems' manager confirming the details of her involvement in the film's soundtrack.

Tems' hit single "Me & U" is featured in the film's first official trailer. The film itself is an adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi's bestselling fantasy novel and boasts an impressive cast, including Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, and Nigerian actors Richard Mofe-Damijo and Damson Idris. Ayra Starr also makes her acting debut in the film.

"Children of Blood and Bone" is scheduled for theatrical release on January 15, 2027.

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.

— Wilson MoralesFounder of BlackFilmandTV, sharing details about Tems' role in the film's soundtrack.
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