Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu have showered encomium on sensational singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, on winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles on Sunday night.
Report has it that Tems secured the award with her song Love Me JeJe, beating Tomorrow by Yemi Alade, MMS by Asake featuring Wizkid, Sensational by Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay, and Higher by Burna Boy.
She won the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Grammy Awards in United States on Sunday marking her second Grammy win, taking it from the South Africa’s Tyla who won the award for her hit Water in 2024 in the category’s first edition.
The sensational singer at the Cypto.com arena received three nominations at this year’s Grammys, bringing her career total to eight. She was also nominated for Best Global Music Album (Born in the Wild) and Best R&B Song (Burning).
The President in a statement released by his aide on Monday congratulated Tem on behalf of the Nation, also commended her unique artistry, which has brought pride to Nigeria on the global stage for the second time.
Tinubu celebrated the rise of a new generation of young and multi-talented Nigerian musical artists who have propelled Afrobeats to international prominence, projecting the country’s reputation as a powerhouse of musical innovation, creativity and cultural influence.
He said, “From Africa to Antarctica, Asia to Australia, Europe to the Americas, the Nigerian music industry, particularly, Afrobeats has become a source of national pride, promoting a sense of identity and self-expression while uniting people across borders”.
The President also congratulated other Nigerian artists nominated for this year’s Grammy Award: Yemi Alade, Asake, Wizkid, Lojay, Davido, and Burna Boy.
He thanked these patriots for putting Nigeria on the global map of great achievers in the music industry and for showcasing the country’s creative excellence.
Tinubu added, “You are all inspiration and role models to many young people. The nation remains deeply grateful for your contributions to music, job creation, and tourism promotion. I wish you all continued success in your musical careers.”
The Lagos Governor in a statement who after congratulated the singer said that the award is a prestigious recognition that highlights Tems’ exceptional talent and contribution to the music industry not only in Nigeria and the continent but also on the global stage. 
Sanwo-Olu noted that the 29-year-old Tems has achieved a milestone with the international recognition at Grammy Award, adding that the award received by Tems is an affirmation of Lagos as truly home of entertainment, creativity, tourism, culture and arts.
He said: “Temilade Openiyi once again has proved to the world that she is a creative of an uncommon talent. We thank her for bringing the Best African Music Performance Grammy back to Nigeria. As a Lagosian, we are excited with her success.
Adding that, “Tems winning the 67th Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance is a confirmation that our dear Lagos State remains the hub of entertainment, creativity and tourism in the West African sub-region.
Sanwo-Olu, “On behalf of my family, the government, and the people of Lagos State, I congratulate Tems for achieving this great feat, and I urge her not to rest on her oars as the future remains a lot brighter than it is today.”
