Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has celebrated Nigerian music sensation Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, for her groundbreaking win at the 67th Grammy Awards. Describing her achievement as “historic,” the Lagos State Governor applauded the singer’s talent and dedication, noting that her victory places Nigeria firmly on the global music map.
Tems made history on Sunday, February 2, 2025, when her song Love Me JeJe won Best African Music Performance, making her the first Nigerian artist to claim the award. She edged out strong contenders including Burna Boy (Higher), Yemi Alade (Tomorrow), Asake & Wizkid (MMS), and Davido & Lojay (Sensational).
Reacting via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Sanwo-Olu expressed immense pride in Tems’ win and extended his appreciation to other Nigerian nominees for their contributions to the nation’s entertainment industry.
“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Temilade Openiyi (@temsbaby) for winning the Best African Music Performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards with her song Love Me JeJe,” Sanwo-Olu stated.
“This historic achievement marks her as the first Nigerian artist to win in this category, showcasing her exceptional talent and dedication.”
The governor further praised Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, Asake, Wizkid, and Davido for their nominations, acknowledging their continued efforts in elevating Nigeria’s music industry to an international level.
Tems’ latest Grammy win cements her position as one of the leading voices in Afrobeats and R&B. With her previous Grammy win in 2023 for Wait for U (a collaboration with Future and Drake), the Nigerian singer continues to break barriers, inspiring a new generation of African artists.
