Nigerian music stars Davido and Ayra Starr have taken to social media to celebrate their fellow artist Tems after she clinched her second Grammy Award on Sunday night, February 2.
The win came during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, where Tems was awarded in the Best African Music Performance category.
Tems’ track Love Me Jeje beat several strong contenders, including Yemi Alade’s Tomorrow, Asake’s MMS, Chris Brown’s Sensational featuring Davido and Lojay, and Burna Boy’s Higher to secure the prestigious honor.
This victory marks a significant milestone in Tems’ career, further solidifying her place as one of Africa’s leading voices in global music.
Both Davido and Ayra Starr took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their congratulations. Davido, who was nominated alongside Chris Brown for Sensational, shared a heartfelt message, congratulating Tems on her success.
He also extended his praise to Chris Brown, who won the Best R&B Album Grammy for Breezy.
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Ayra Starr also expressed her excitement, sending warm words to Tems, acknowledging the importance of her achievement not just for herself but for Nigerian music as a whole.
“Tems has truly raised the bar, and we’re all so proud,” she wrote.
Tems’ win is another major achievement in the growing success of Nigerian artists on the global stage, reflecting the immense talent emerging from the country.
As African music continues to make waves internationally, Tems’ Grammy win is a testament to her hard work and dedication to her craft.
Her win, alongside other Nigerian stars making their mark, highlights a powerful moment for African music at the Grammys, setting the stage for even more recognition in the future.
