Popular Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, professionally known as Tems, has won the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Grammy Awards.
She secured the award with her song Love Me JeJe, beating Yemi Alade’s song ‘Tomorrow’, MMS by Asake featuring Wizkid, Sensational by Chris Brown featuring Davidoh and Lojay, and Higher by Burna Boy.
This marks Tems’ second Grammy win.“Dear God, thank you so much for putting me on this stage,” the singer remarked with palpable gratitude, also appreciating her managers and team. Also on the stage was Tems’ mom, who received a hearty shout-out.
Tems received three nominations at this year’s Grammys, bringing her career total to eight. She was also nominated for Best Global Music Album (Born in the Wild) and Best R&B Song (Burning).