Tems Wins Best African Music Performance at 67th Grammy Awards
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has once again made history by winning the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Grammy Awards. The ceremony, held on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, saw Tems secure the prestigious award with her hit single Love Me JeJe.
Tems triumphed over strong competition in the category, which included:
- Tomorrow – Yemi Alade
- MMS – Asake featuring Wizkid
- Sensational – Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay
- Higher – Burna Boy
This marks Tems’ second Grammy win, further cementing her influence on the global music scene. She previously won her first Grammy in 2023 for her contribution to Wait For U, a song by Future featuring Drake.
Tems’ Grammy Journey
Tems received three nominations at the 67th Grammy Awards, bringing her career total to eight. Apart from her victory in the Best African Music Performance category, she was also nominated for:
- Best Global Music Album for Born in the Wild
- Best R&B Song for Burning
Though she didn’t win in those categories, her continued recognition highlights her growing prominence in both African and global music industries.
Other Notable Nigerian Nominees
Nigerian artists made a strong showing at this year’s Grammys across multiple categories:
Best African Music Performance
✅ Tems – Love Me JeJe (Winner)
- Asake & Wizkid – MMS
- Burna Boy – Higher
- Chris Brown Featuring Davido & Lojay – Sensational
- Yemi Alade – Tomorrow
Best Global Music Album
✅ Matt B & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Alkebulan II (Winner)
- Antonio Rey – Historias de un Flamenco
- Ciro Hurtado – Paisajes
- Rema – Heis
- Tems – Born in the Wild
Best R&B Song
✅ SZA – Saturn (Winner)
- Coco Jones – Here We Go (Uh Oh)
- Kehlani – After Hours
- Muni Long – Ruined Me
- Tems – Burning
A Growing Legacy
Tems’ Grammy success marks a significant milestone for Afrobeats and Nigerian music as a whole. She continues to break barriers and showcase African artistry on a global scale.
With her distinctive voice, powerful lyrics, and international appeal, Tems is undoubtedly solidifying her place as one of the most influential artists of her generation. Fans worldwide celebrate her latest achievement, eagerly anticipating what’s next in her already stellar career.
What’s Next for Tems?
Following her Grammy win, Tems is expected to embark on new projects, collaborations, and possibly a world tour. With the global demand for Afrobeats rising, she remains a key figure in shaping the genre’s future.
Congratulations to Tems and all the Nigerian artists making waves on the international stage! 🎶🏆