The two-time Grammy winner received the accolade during the Billboard Global Power Players event, held at Shoreditch House in London on 4 June.
The award was presented by Nkosiyati “Yati” Khumalo, the incoming editor of the newly-launched Billboard Africa. In his remarks, Khumalo praised the ‘Love Me Jeje’ singer as “an artist who has been leading the vibe with authenticity, an unmistakable sound, and an attitude of perseverance.”
In her acceptance speech, Tems spoke about the growing influence of African music on the global…
