Tems to executive-produce 'Children of Blood and Bone' soundtrack — Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Fireboy DML and BNXN on the album
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A Yorùbá-inspired Hollywood epic, with its music run by Nigeria's biggest global star and a soundtrack stacked with Afrobeats royalty.
Key points
- Tems has been unveiled as the executive music producer of the official soundtrack for 'Children of Blood and Bone', the Paramount fantasy epic adapted from Tomi Adeyemi's novel and set in the mythical Yorùbá-inspired kingdom of Orisha.
- She contributes three songs, including “African Love Song”, previewed in the latest trailer. The soundtrack features Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Fireboy DML, BNXN, Obongjayar, Show Dem Camp and more.
- The soundtrack is released on 20 November 2026; the film arrives in cinemas and IMAX on 15 January 2027. Filming took place on location in Lagos and South Africa.
Tems has been unveiled as the executive music producer of the official soundtrack for 'Children of Blood and Bone', the Paramount Pictures fantasy epic directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and adapted from Tomi Adeyemi's 2018 bestselling novel, set in the mythical Yorùbá-inspired kingdom of Orisha.
Announcing the news on Friday, 13 November, Tems said she was honoured to be part of the film and had curated the soundtrack with care. She contributes three songs, including “African Love Song”, previewed in the latest trailer, which was unveiled at a trailer launch event in New York.
The soundtrack features Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Fireboy DML, BNXN, Obongjayar, Show Dem Camp, Moelogo, Pa Salieu, Daecolm, Kold AF and Moonchild Sanelly. Nollywood icon Richard Mofe-Damijo appears in the film alongside Ayra Starr, whose acting debut was introduced in the first trailer; filming took place on location in Lagos and South Africa.
The soundtrack is released on 20 November 2026; the film arrives in cinemas and IMAX on 15 January 2027, with wider UK, Nigerian and international releases from 22 January 2027. The film stars Thuso Mbedu, Idris Elba, Viola Davis, Cynthia Erivo, Damson Idris, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Regina King. Tems is the executive music producer and curator — Gina Prince-Bythewood directs the film.
Why this matters
A Yorùbá-inspired Hollywood epic, with its music run by Nigeria's biggest global star and a soundtrack stacked with Afrobeats royalty — plus Ayra Starr acting and RMD on screen.
Latest developments
First published 13 Nov 2026, 19:26 WAT.
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Sources
- TheCable Lifestyle — Tems named executive producer of Children of Blood and Bone soundtrack (13 Nov 2026)
- Pilipili — Tems, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr set to feature in Hollywood film (13 Nov 2026)
Tems is the executive music producer and curator of the soundtrack, not the film's director — Gina Prince-Bythewood directs. The soundtrack date is 20 November 2026; the film date is 15 January 2027 (IMAX) and 22 January (wider release).