Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has joined the list of well-wishers congratulating Tems on her remarkable victory at the 67th Grammy Awards, where she won the prestigious Best African Music Performance category.
Tems secured the award with her hit song Love Me Jeje, marking her second Grammy win. Her first came when she contributed to Future’s global hit Wait For U, which also featured Drake. This latest win further cements her reputation as one of Africa’s most influential musical exports.
The 67th Grammy Awards, held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, saw Tems triumph in a competitive category that included heavyweights like Burna Boy (Higher), Asake and Wizkid (MMS), Yemi Alade (Tomorrow), and Davido himself, who featured on Chris Brown’s Sensational alongside Lojay. The category, which was only introduced last year, was first won by South Africa’s Tyla for her viral hit Water, highlighting the growing global impact of African music.
Shortly after Tems’ victory, Davido took to Instagram Stories in the early hours of Monday to celebrate her success, simply writing, “Congrats Queen!”—a gesture that fans saw as a moment of unity and respect in the Afrobeats industry.
Tems’ acceptance speech was an emotional tribute to her mother, whose birthday was just a day away. With gratitude in her voice, she stood before the audience and said, “Wow, dear God. Thank you so much for putting me on this stage and bringing me this team. Tomorrow is my mum’s birthday, and this is her first Grammys. I just want to thank you, ma, because she has really done a lot for me and my brother. Happy birthday, mum!”
She also expressed appreciation for her dedicated team, adding, “Muyiwa, Wale, my beautiful stylist, and lovely girls… I love you guys. Thank you so much. To God be the glory. Honestly, He has changed my life so much.”
Tems’ Grammy win is not just a personal achievement but a testament to the global rise of Afrobeats and African music as a whole. With stars like Davido, Burna Boy, and Wizkid paving the way, and Tems continuing to shine, the genre’s influence on the world stage is stronger than ever.
Her latest success is another milestone in a career that keeps soaring, and with each win, she is proving that African music is here to stay.
