Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, aka Tems, has dedicated her win at the 2025 Grammys to her mum.
Tems won the award for Best African Music Performance award for her song ‘Love Me Jeje’ at the 67th Grammy Awards.
She clinched the award, beating Yemi Alade, Asake & Wizkid, Davido & Lojay, and Burna Boy, who were also nominated in the same category.
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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.
“Happy birthday mum. And I want to thank my team. Muyiwa, Wale, my beautiful stylist, and lovely girls… I love you guys.
“Thank you so much. To God be the glory. Honestly, He has changed my life so much,” she said.
Few weeks ago, we reported that the Grammys 2025 will go on weeks after the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County
The annual music awards ceremony “will proceed as planned” at the Crypto.com Arena on February 2nd, 2025.
Recording Academy and MusiCares CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Board of Trustees Chair Tammy Hurt released a statement. The statement was shared by CNN Reporter Elizabeth Wagmeister via X.
The duo wrote that the Grammys “will carry a renewed sense of purpose
” While working “in close coordination with local authorities to ensure public safety and responsible use of area resources.”
The statement noted,
“In challenging times, music has the power to heal, comfort, and unite like nothing else.”
The news was announced by Recording Academy and MusiCares CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Board of Trustees Chair Tammy Hurt
