The ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, has congratulated Nigerian award-winning singer, Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems.
The ruling party in a tweet on Monday hailed Tems for being the first Nigerian female artiste to achieve the feat.
“Congratulations, @temsbaby (Temilade Openiyi), on the Grammy award – a 1st for a female Nigerian artiste.
“Tems won the award for Best Melodic Rap Performance for her contribution to the 2022 hit song “Wait for U”, featuring Future and Drake,” the party tweeted
Similarly,the former Senate President,Dr Bukola Saraki has also congratulated the award-winning singer on her recent achievement.
“Congratulations to the trailblazing Tems @temsbaby for making history as the first female Nigerian artist to receive a Grammy Award!
“Honored in the Best Melodic Rap Performance category for her amazing contribution to “Wait for U” ft. Future & Drake. Nigeria is proud of your success,“Saraki said
The 27-year old nigerian singer won the coveted Grammy prize for her effort on the track ‘Wait For U’ alongside rappers Future and Drake.
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The track picked up the win in the Best Melodic Rap performance category beating DJ khalid’s ‘Beautiful’, Kendric Lamar’s Die Hard amongst others.
Tems’ is also the first non-mixed Nigerian female musician to win the prestigious award.
Compatriot Burna Boy, however lost in his quest for a second Grammy trophy after being nominated in Best Global Album and Best Global Music Performance categories.
Tems and Burna Boy were the only Nigerian singers nominated for the 2023 edition of the Grammy Awards.
The 65th Grammy Awards ceremony was held on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, U.S.