Temilade “Temi Dollface” Phil-Ebosie is a Nigerian singer-songwriter celebrated for her eclectic “Drama Soul” musical style, blending electro-pop, soul, and afrobeat. Rising to fame with her breakout single Pata Pata, she has carved a niche as a dynamic performer and fashion icon, recognized for her bold artistic vision and theatrical stage presence.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Temitope Samantha Phil-Ebosie |
| Date of Birth | Not publicly disclosed (born in Lagos, Nigeria) |
| Place of Birth | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter, performer, creative director |
| Labels | Sony Music UK (former), Awe-Dacious Records (self-founded) |
| Net Worth | N/A |
Early Life and Education
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Temi Dollface split her childhood between Lagos and the United Kingdom. Her multicultural heritage includes Yoruba, Igbo, West Indian, and Scottish roots.
Music became her passion early on—she received her first keyboard and music cassettes at age seven and wrote her debut song the same year. She initially pursued a degree in Food and Nutrition before shifting focus to music professionally.
Career
At 20, Temi signed with Sony Music UK, where she honed her craft for five years. Her 2013 single Pata Pata became a critical and commercial standout, earning airplay on major music channels and a feature in the TV series Gidi Up.
She followed with singles like Just Like That (Story) (2014) and Beep Beep (2016), the latter teasing her long-awaited debut album, which remains in development.
Temi has shared stages with global icons like Mary J. Blige and Femi Kuti and performed on platforms such as Coke Studio Africa.
Beyond music, she is a creative director, styling her own visuals and sets to reflect her avant-garde aesthetic. Her work bridges genres, infusing jazz, hip-hop, and soul into contemporary African pop.
Personal Life
Temi maintains a private personal life, prioritizing her artistic growth. She is an advocate for fitness and self-expression, often spotlighted in fashion magazines for her daring sartorial choices.
Temi Dollface Net Worth
While exact figures are undisclosed, her multifaceted career as a musician, performer, and creative director positions her as a significant contributor to Nigeria’s entertainment landscape.
Discography
- Pata Pata (2013)
- Just Like That (Story) (2014)
- Beep Beep (2016)
- School Your Face (2016)
- Debut album (forthcoming)
Awards and Nominations
- 2014 AFRIMA: Four nominations for Pata Pata (Best Video, Revelation of the African Continent, Best African Pop Song, Most Promising African Artiste).
- 2016 AFRIMA: Nominated for Best Female Artiste in Western Africa (School Your Face).
- MTV Iggy: Artist of the Week nominee.
Temi Dollface continues to redefine creativity in African pop, merging music, fashion, and performance art into a singular cultural force.
