President Bola Tinubu congratulates 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.

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.

The President celebrates 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 says.

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

He thanks these patriots 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.”

Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser to the President(Information & Strategy)

Talent manager, Ubi Franklin has berated music producer, Samklef for mocking Davido over his loss at the 2025 Grammy Awards.

Davido’s ‘Sensational’, a collaboration with Chris Brown and Lojay, lost in the Best African Music Performance category to Tems’ ‘Love Me JeJe’ at the 67th Grammy Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, on Sunday, February 2.

It was the fourth time that the ‘Unavailable’ crooner would be nominated for the Grammys without clinching an award.

Taking to X, Samklef said Burna Boy and Wizkid, who are both Grammy winners, would be laughing their hearts out, a jibe perceived by some social media users to be directed at Davido.

He said, “Burnaboy and Wizkid go dey one place just dey laff…he wan win Grammy!”

Reacting, Ubi Franklin advised Samklef to stop dragging Davido into his “disrespectful commentary”.

He said, “Samklef, you actually need to stop this please. David is not the first person who has gotten nominated and hasn’t won yet.

“Chris Brown after 25 nominations just got two. Stop dragging David into your continuous disrespectful commentary.

“I am very certain Burna and Wiz aren’t even bothered about the outcome yesterday at the Grammy.

“I have spoken to you in private as my friend. You need to actually stop this rubbish you have been doing. Please stop.”

Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has 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.

South Africa’s Tyla won the award for her hit Water in 2024 in the category’s first edition.

Tems received three nominations at this year’s Grammys, bringing her career total to eight. She was also nominated for Best Global Music Album (Born in the Wild) and Best R&B Song (Burning).

The 67th Grammy Awards took place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Below are the categories featuring Nigerian nominees:

Best African Music Performance

Asake & Wizkid – MMS
Burna Boy – Higher
Chris Brown Featuring Davido & Lojay – Sensational
Tems – Love Me JeJe – WINNER
Yemi Alade – Tomorrow

Best Global Music Album

Antonio Rey – Historias de un Flamenco
Ciro Hurtado – Paisajes
Matt B & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Alkebulan II – WINNER
Rema – Heis
Tems – Born in the Wild

Best R&B Song

Coco Jones – Here We Go (Uh Oh)
Kehlani – After Hours
Muni Long – Ruined Me
SZA – Saturn – WINNER
Tems – Burning