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President Tinubu congratulates Tems on Grammy win

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian music sensation 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.

 

Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed in a statement titled ‘President Tinubu congratulates Tems on Grammy Award, applauds other Nigerian music stars’ on Monday.

 

“On behalf of the entire nation, President Tinubu commends the singer for her unique artistry, which has brought pride to Nigeria on the global stage for the second time,” Onanuga stated.

 

Tems won the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Grammy Awards.

 

She 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.

 

This marks Tems’ second Grammy win.

 

The President 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.

 

“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, ” he said.

 

Tinubu congratulated other Nigerian artists nominated for this year’s Grammy Award: Yemi Alade, Asake, Wizkid, Lojay, Davido, and Burna Boy.

 

He described them as patriots, thanking them for putting Nigeria on the global map of great achievers in the music industry and for showcasing the country’s creative excellence.

 

“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,” he stated.

 

 

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Akanji Philip

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