Popular Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems has won the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Academy Grammy Awards for her song ‘Love Me JeJe’.
TheNewsGuru reports the 29-year-old singer clinched the award with her love song, Love Me Jeje, defeating Tomorrow by Yemi Alade, MMS by Asake featuring Wizkid, Sensational by Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay, and Higher by Burna Boy.
The prestigious award event was held on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, United States.
The songstress’s latest victory make it her second golden gramophone at the Grammys.
Receiving the award, Tems said: “Dear God, thank you so much for putting me on this stage and bringing me this team”. She also dedicated the award to her mother.
TNG reports 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.
Tems, 29, now has more Grammy awards than any other Nigerian artiste. The award marks her second Grammy win.