Renowned Nigerian vocalist, Temilade Openiyi, widely known by her stage name Tems, emerged victorious and secured two prestigious honors on Wednesday.
The highly talented songstress, who was previously recognized for her outstanding work in the film industry, was bestowed with the esteemed Trailblazer Award at the ELLE Style Awards in the vibrant city of London, United Kingdom, on September 6, 2023.
The award ceremony was graced by esteemed personalities including the esteemed BAFTA-winning actress Naomi Ackie and renowned BBC Radio 1 presenter Julie Adenuga, who had the privilege of presenting Tems with the well-deserved accolade.
During her heartfelt speech, the remarkable artist Tems expressed her deep gratitude towards her roots in Lagos, Nigeria, as well as her unwavering faith, for playing a vital role in her remarkable achievements within the music industry thus far.
Across the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, Tems added another feather to her cap by clinching the prestigious title of Songwriter of the Year at the highly anticipated 2023 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, hosted at the luxurious and vibrant LIV Nightclub situated in Miami Beach on September 6, 2023.
This notable recognition was primarily attributed to her exceptional songwriting prowess displayed on noteworthy tracks such as ‘Free Mind’, Rihanna’s captivating hit ‘Lift Me Up’, and the resounding collaboration between Future and Drake, ‘Wait For U’.
