Tems gives acceptance speech as she celebrates her second Grammy award in ground style
At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Nigerian singer and songwriter Tems got her second Grammy, winning the inaugural Best African Music Performance category. In an emotional acceptance speech, she expressed profound gratitude to God almighty.
“Dear God, thank you for putting me on this stage and bringing me this incredible team. Without you, I am nothing. Big shout out to everyone who has supported me. God bless you.”
Tems’ heartfelt words indicate how grateful she was to God and her fans who has been a source of support system to her music career.
Her journey to this pinnacle has been nothing short of remarkable. Born Temilade Openiyi, Tems first gained international attention with her self-produced debut single, “Mr Rebel,” in 2018.
Winner best African music performance!!!
“Dear God thank you for putting me on this stage and bringing me this incredible team without you I am nothing. Big shout out to everyone who has supported me God bless you.”
-Tems( acceptance speech at the Grammys .) pic.twitter.com/PK3yTNXiHS
— Arthur🇳🇬🇬🇧🇸🇳 (@AjMachalaa) February 3, 2025
However, it was her collaboration with Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as WizKid on the 2020 hit “Essence” that truly catapulted her to global prominence.
Recall that the Afrobeats superstar secured her first Grammy in 2023, with a her hit “Wait for U” alongside Future and Drake. This achievement made her the first Nigerian female artist to win a Grammy, a milestone celebrated by fans and peers across the world at the time.
Her recent win in the Best African Music Performance category is a testament to the power of talent, perseverance, and authenticity. With two Grammys now to her name, fans across all social media platforms are already anticipating greater things to happen to the singer.
