Afrobeats singer Tems has scored her second golden gramophone at the 2025 Grammy Awards with a win in the Best African Music Performance category.
At the 67th Recording Academy Awards, the singer edged out a strong field of nominees, including Yemi Alade, Asake, Wizkid, Davido, Lojay, and Burna Boy, to secure her second Grammy win.
In her acceptance speech, the singer, who seemed elated, said: “Wow, dear God. Thank you so much for putting me on this stage and bringing me this team”.
“Tomorrow is my mum’s birthday and this is her first Grammys. I just want to thank you ma because she has really done a lot for me and my brother.
“Happy birthday mum. And I want to thank my team. Muyiwa, Wale, my beautiful stylist, and lovely girls… I love you guys.
“Thank you so much. To God be the glory. Honestly, he has changed my life so much”.
Nominated in three categories, Tems lost the ‘Best R&B Song’ award to US singer SZA.
She also lost her third nomination in the ‘Best Global Music Album’ for her project ‘Born In The Wild’ to Matt B’s ‘Alkebulan II’ featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Watch Tems accept and deliver a speech after receiving her Grammy award.
