Tems Leads the Soundtrack for “Children of Blood and Bone” With Burna Boy, Ayra Starr & More

Tems Makes History as First Woman to Executive Produce Major Film Soundtrack for “Children of Blood and Bone”

Tems is adding another groundbreaking achievement to her already impressive résumé. The Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar has been tapped as Executive Music Producer and Curator for Paramount Pictures’ highly anticipated fantasy film “Children of Blood and Bone,” making her the first woman ever to executive produce a movie soundtrack at this level. Director Gina Prince-Bythewood dropped the news during an exclusive trailer launch at Brooklyn Academy of Music, and the announcement has the entire Afrobeats community buzzing with anticipation.

This collaboration runs deeper than just another artist placement. Prince-Bythewood revealed that she wrote the entire screenplay with Tems and Burna Boy’s music on heavy rotation, their sounds directly shaping the film’s emotional landscape. That creative connection shows throughout the project—Tems’ hit “Me & U” pulses through the official teaser, while she’s also delivered three brand-new original tracks exclusively for the film. Burna Boy joins the team as Executive Music Consultant, and the soundtrack features an impressive Afrobeats lineup including Fireboy DML, BNXN, and Ayra Starr. Speaking of Ayra, she’s pulling double duty on this project, also making her Hollywood acting debut in the film itself.

Based on Tomi Adeyemi’s beloved novel, “Children of Blood and Bone” explores themes of magic, oppression, purpose, and hope—subject matter that resonates deeply with Afrobeats’ own narrative of resilience and cultural pride. Prince-Bythewood is calling it an “epic, no-skips” soundtrack, and with this roster of talent, that’s not just director hype. Set for theatrical release on January 15, 2027, this project represents a massive cultural moment where Afrobeats takes center stage in global cinema, proving once again that African artists aren’t just breaking into Hollywood—they’re reshaping it entirely.

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