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2025 GRAMMYs: Tems wins Best African Music Performance

By Musa Adekunle
03 February 2025   |   12:15 am
Nigerian music star Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has clinched the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. Her hit track "Love Me JeJe" earned her the prestigious accolade. The award ceremony took place on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, USA. Tems faced stiff competition…
Tems accepts the award for Best African Music Performance for “Love Me JeJe” onstage during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony at Peacock Theater on February 02, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. Leon Bennett/Getty Images for The Recording Academy/AFP (Photo by Leon Bennett / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Nigerian music star Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has clinched the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.

Her hit track “Love Me JeJe” earned her the prestigious accolade.

The award ceremony took place on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, USA.

Tems faced stiff competition in the Best African Music Performance category, edging out notable artists such as Yemi Alade with “Tomorrow,” Asake and Wizkid’s collaboration “MMS,” Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay on “Sensational,” and Burna Boy’s “Higher.”
“Love Me JeJe,” released on April 26, 2024, is a modern rendition of Seyi Sodimu’s 1997 classic. Tems’ version blends Afrobeats and R&B, showcasing her unique musical style.
This win marks Tems’ second Grammy award, following her previous recognition in 2023.
The 2025 Grammy Awards celebrated a diverse array of talents, with notable wins across various genres.
Tems’ achievement not only elevates her career but also shines a spotlight on the rich musical heritage of Nigeria, inspiring upcoming artistes from the continent.

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