Tems’ song Ready features in Netflix’s Nemesis, setting an intense intimacy tone in the opening episode and highlighting African music’s growing global influence
Nigerian Grammy-winning singer Tems is once again making waves on the global entertainment scene after her track Ready was featured in the Netflix series Nemesis, helping to establish an intense intimate backdrop for the opening moments of the production.
The series, distributed globally by Netflix, has drawn attention for its gripping storyline and cinematic tension, but it is the carefully selected soundtrack that has amplified its impact among viewers.
Tems’ Ready appears in a scene in the first episode, immediately setting the tone for Coltrane and Ebony‘s steamy bedroom session after a thorough deep personal discussion on the future of their relationship.
The track’s placement has reignited conversations around the growing influence of African music, especially Nigerian artistes, in mainstream global film and television.
Nemesis, which leans heavily into suspense and psychological drama, uses music as a narrative tool rather than just background filler.
Tems, who has continued to gain international recognition through collaborations and solo releases, has built a reputation for emotionally rich and cinematic music.
Her inclusion in a Netflix production further reinforces her status as one of Africa’s most exportable contemporary voices.
Listen to Ready by Tems here.
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