Award-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has added another Grammy to her accolades. The Afrobeat sensation won the Best African Music Performance category for her hit song Love Me Jeje at the 67th Grammy Awards held on February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Tems emerged victorious in a competitive category, besting other talented artists, including Yemi Alade (Tomorrow), Asake (MMS), Chris Brown (Sensational), and Burna Boy (Higher). This marks her second Grammy win, following her 2023 victory for Best Melodic Rap Performance for her collaboration with Future and Drake on Wait for U.
Tems had three nominations at this year’s Grammys, bringing her career total to eight. Her achievement continues to solidify her position as one of Africa’s most celebrated artists.
The win sparked reactions across social media, with fans and celebrities alike celebrating her triumph.
- Samvail: “We were all expecting Davido to win, but God knows best. Congratulations to Tems!”
- Blaaq Butterfly: “OMG!! She did it!! Congratulations, we are super proud of you!”
- Gabriella Fassi: “So happy for her. Grammy avoided a war in Nigeria with this decision!”
Amid the celebrations, some criticism arose, questioning the Grammy’s decision. A commenter wrote, “I like Tems, but that song is not Grammy-worthy.”
Despite losing in three categories, including Best African Music Performance, Davido took to social media to celebrate Tems. In his posts, he expressed pride in her achievement, calling her “Queen Tems.”
His gracious response drew admiration from fans, with many acknowledging his sportsmanship. Meanwhile, others compared Tems’ growing legacy to her male counterparts in the industry.
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, also congratulated Tems. In his message, he praised her accomplishment, stating that her success and that of other Nigerian nominees inspire the nation.
Congratulations to @temsbaby on winning the Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance. I am proud of her accomplishments and those of other Nigerian artists who continue to inspire us all,” he tweeted.
Celebrating her win, Tems shared stunning photos of her outfit for the night and her Grammy trophy. She captioned the post, “Child of Grace,” reflecting her gratitude and belief in divine favor.
The comment section of her post was filled with congratulatory messages from fans and colleagues:
- dj_laj: “God’s favorite. Congratulations, queen!”
- Enioluwa: “Congratulations, Superstar! You need to start selling the anointing oil!”
- donawon: “Thank you, Jesus! I am so proud of you, my darling sister!”
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