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Sanwo-Olu Lauds Tems’ Historic Grammy Win

- Tems emerged victorious in the Best African Music Performance category at the Grammy Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, United States, on Sunday.
- “Tems winning the 67th Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance is a confirmation that our dear Lagos State remains the hub of entertainment, creativity and tourism in the West African sub-region.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu extended his congratulations to Nigerian singer and songwriter Temilade Openiyi, widely known as Tems, for her achievement in winning the 67th Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Sanwo-Olu praised Tems’ remarkable talent and her significant impact on the music industry, both within Nigeria and Africa, as well as on the global stage.
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In a statement released on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu celebrated the 29-year-old artist’s milestone achievement at the prestigious international awards ceremony.
Tems emerged victorious in the Best African Music Performance category at the Grammy Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, United States, on Sunday.
Competing against strong contenders, Tems’ love song “Love Me Jeje” secured her the coveted award. Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasized that Tems’ Grammy recognition further solidifies Lagos as a hub for entertainment, creativity, tourism, culture, and arts.
He said: “Temilade Openiyi once again has proved to the world that she is a creative of an uncommon talent. We thank her for bringing the Best African Music Performance Grammy back to Nigeria. As a Lagosian, we are excited with her success.
“Tems winning the 67th Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance is a confirmation that our dear Lagos State remains the hub of entertainment, creativity and tourism in the West African sub-region.
“On behalf of my family, the government, and the people of Lagos State, I congratulate Tems for achieving this great feat, and I urge her not to rest on her oars as the future remains a lot brighter than it is today.”
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