Nigeria's Tems wins Grammy in field dominated by afrobeats – Hindustan Times

A striped popcorn bucket, spilled popcorn, 3D glasses, and a black and white film clapperboard on a gray surface evoke the lively energy of afrobeats, perfect for a movie night celebrating stars like Tems and Grammy moments.

Nigerian afrobeats star Tems has won her second Grammy with her hit “Love Me JeJe” seeing off a line-up heavily dominated by Nigerian artists vying for “Best African Musical Performance”.

Nigeria’s Tems wins Grammy in field dominated by afrobeats
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The song, which beat four others by star afrobeats performers, has notched up some 20 million views on YouTube.

In her acceptance speech at the 67th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles late Sunday, Tems whose real name is Temilade Openiyi paid tribute to her mother.

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