Tems, a Nigerian singer, won a Grammy Award on Sunday, becoming the country’s first female artist to do so.
Burna Boy, her compatriot, lost in both categories in which he was nominated.
Congrats Best Melodic Rap Performance winner –
"WAIT FOR U" @1future ft. @Drake & @temsbaby #GRAMMYs
🎶 WATCH NOW https://t.co/PMy5r3LaPU pic.twitter.com/GUSnjDI5aB— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 5, 2023
Tems, real name Temilade Openiyi, won the award for Best Melodic Rap Performance for her contribution to the hit song Wait for U, which she co-wrote with musicians Future and Drake.
Tems has yet to publicly comment on the news, but fans have congratulated her on social media.
