Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has dedicated her Grammy award for Best African Music Performance to her mum.
Tems won the award for Best African Music Performance award for her song ‘Love Me Jeje’ at the 67th Grammy Awards.
She clinched the award, beating Yemi Alade, Asake & Wizkid, Davido & Lojay, and Burna Boy, who were also nominated in the same category.
Accepting the award, Tems in an emotional state expressed gratitude to God and appreciated her mum.
“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. And I want to thank my team. 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,” she said.
