Nigerian Afrobeats-R&B singer Tems won and secured the Best African Music Performance award with her single “Love Me JeJe.”
After obtaining her second victory in 2023 and being the first Nigerian to have two Grammys, this was a vital and monumental moment for the music genre, Afrobeats and as a solo artist.
As she approaches the stage to accept and begin her speech, she humorously starts by saying, “I do work out, but it’s not showing up right now,”.
Throughout her acceptance speech, she begins by praising God and expressing her gratitude for her team: “…Dear God, thank you so much for putting me on this stage and bringing this team…”
She does not forget to mention her Mother, whom she appreciates and acknowledges by saying, “I just want to thank you, mum. Because she has done a lot for me and my brother.” She states that this is her mother’s first time attending the Grammy Awards and would be her Mother’s birthday the following day.
Tems’ work ethic and talent has been exceptional and consistent throughout her career over the last few years. Winning the Grammy for 2025 was well deserved and earned.
In 2019, Tems first gained global success and attention with her song “Try Me,” which now has 20 million views on YouTube and later became a feature for Wizkid's song “Essence” in 2020.
