Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems have won the Best African Music Performance at the 2025 Grammys.
Tems received the award for her song titled – “Love Me JeJe”
Accepting the award, Tems in an emotional state expressed gratitude to God and appreciated her mum.
“Wow, dear God. Thank you so much for putting me on this stage and bringing me this team.
“Tomorrow is my mum’s birthday and this is her first Grammys. I just want to thank you ma because she has really done a lot for me and my brother.
She defeated Burna Boy, Asake, and Wizkid for their joint track “MMS,” as well as Yemi Alade and the Davido and Lojay assisted ‘Sensational’ by Chris Brown.
The Afrobeats singer’s latest victory sees Tems grab her second golden gramophone at the Grammys.
Tems has been releasing hit songs since 2020, recording with top hit makers including Drake, Rihanna and Beyoncé.
She was nominated across three categories — Best African Music Performance, Best Global Music Album and Best R&B Song — making her the most nominated African act this year.
The singer in 2024 released her debut studio album, “Born in the Wild” Her song “Love me jeje” is a standout from the album.
