Nigerian singer Tems has been named executive music producer of the soundtrack for the upcoming Hollywood fantasy film Children of Blood and Bone.
The Grammy-winning artiste announced the development alongside the release of a new trailer for the film, which features a preview of her original song, African Love Story.
The single, written and performed by Tems, is scheduled for release on November 20 through RCA Records.
The soundtrack also features several African music stars, including Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Fireboy DML, BNXN, Obongjayar, Moelogo and South Africa’s Moonchild Sanelly.
Burna Boy will also serve as the film’s executive music consultant.
Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, the film is an adaptation of Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling fantasy novel of the same name.
It is set in the fictional kingdom of Orïsha and follows a young woman, Zélie, who embarks on a dangerous journey to restore magic stolen from her people.
The production features an international cast led by Nigerian actress Thuso Mbedu, alongside Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg, Tosin Cole, Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Regina King and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Nollywood veteran Richard Mofe-Damijo is also among the cast.
The film is scheduled to open in cinemas on January 15 2027.
Tems’ involvement marks another significant milestone for Nigerian music on the international stage, bringing together some of Africa’s leading artistes for a major Hollywood production.
