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  • Sanwo-Olu felicitates with Tems on Grammy Award win

    Sanwo-Olu felicitates with Tems on Grammy Award win

    Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated music sensation, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, on her win at the 2025 Grammy Awards.

    Tems won the Best African Music Performance category with her song “Love Me JeJe”, becoming the first Nigerian artist to achieve this feat.

    Governor Sanwo-Olu praised Tems’ exceptional talent and dedication, noting that her achievement is a testament to the country’s rich musical heritage.

    The governor also acknowledged the contributions of other Nigerian nominees, including Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, Asake, Wizkid, and Davido, for their outstanding achievements in the music industry.

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    Sanwo-Olu wrote on X: “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Temilade Openiyi @temsbaby, for winning the Best African Music Performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards with her song “Love Me JeJe.

    “This historic achievement marks her as the first Nigerian artist to win in this category, showcasing her exceptional talent and dedication.

    “I also commend our other Nigerian nominees, Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, Asake, Wizkid, and Davido- for their outstanding contributions to music. Your artistry continues to elevate Nigeria’s presence on the global stage, and we are immensely proud of your accomplishments”.

  • Tinubu congratulates Tems on Grammy win

    Tinubu congratulates Tems on Grammy win

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, on winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

    In a statement issued by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday, President Tinubu lauded Tems for her exceptional artistry, describing her latest achievement as another moment of pride for Nigeria on the global stage.

    “On behalf of the entire nation, I commend Tems for her unique artistry, which has once again brought pride to Nigeria,” the President stated.

    He also celebrated the growing influence of young and multi-talented Nigerian musicians, acknowledging their role in pushing Afrobeats to international prominence.

    “From Africa to Antarctica, Asia to Australia, Europe to the Americas, the Nigerian music industry, particularly Afrobeats, has become a source of national pride, promoting a sense of identity and self-expression while uniting people across borders,” he said.

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    Beyond Tems’ victory, President Tinubu also extended his congratulations to other Nigerian artists who received Grammy nominations this year, including Yemi Alade, Asake, Wizkid, Lojay, Davido, and Burna Boy.

    He commended them for their contributions to Nigeria’s creative industry, which continues to gain global recognition.

    “You are all inspirations and role models to many young people. The nation remains deeply grateful for your contributions to music, job creation, and tourism promotion,” Tinubu stated, wishing them continued success in their careers.

    The president reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s entertainment industry, recognizing its role in cultural diplomacy and economic growth.

  • Obi congratulates Tems on Grammy win

    Obi congratulates Tems on Grammy win

    Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has congratulated singer Tems on her win at the just concluded 67th Grammy Awards. 

    Tems won the award for Best African Music Performance for her song “Love Me Jeje,” marking her second Grammy win.

    Obi praised Tems’ achievement, highlighting her as a shining example of the creativity and brilliance of Nigerian youth. 

    He also commended the Nigerian entertainment industry and other artists who received Grammy nominations, emphasising the country’s rich talent pool.

    Tems’ victory was a significant milestone, as she emerged victorious in a highly competitive category featuring other notable Nigerian artists. 

    Obi reiterated commitment to building a nation that fosters growth among youths and helps them discover and harness their individual talents.

    He wrote: “I am ever elated by the huge success Nigerian youths are making in various fields, especially in the entertainment sector.

    “I like therefore to extend my hearty congratulations to our Nigerian Afrobeats star, Tems #temsbaby, who just secured her second Grammy Award with her win in the Best African Music Performance category.

    Read Also: Tems dedicates 67th Grammy award to mother

    “I also rejoice with Nigeria’s entertainment industry and other Nigerian artists who were nominated for different awards in their respective categories.

    “Undoubtedly, Nigeria remains home to the endless flow of talents who through their creative arts, continue to put the nation on the global map.

    “I firmly remain committed to building a nation that fosters growth among the youths and helps them discover and harness their individual talents for national productivity. A New Nigeria is POssible.”

  • Tems dedicates 67th Grammy award to mother

    Tems dedicates 67th Grammy award to mother

    Award-winning singer Tems dedicated the 67th Grammy Award to Mother after winning the Best African Music Performance category in the just concluded event. 

    Tems’s “Love Me Jeje” won her the prestigious award. 

    During an emotional acceptance speech, Tems dedicated the award to her mother, whose birthday was the following day. 

    She expressed gratitude to the mother for her unwavering support and love. 

    She said: “Wow, dear God. Thank you so much for putting me on this stage and bringing me this team.

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    “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.”

  • Davido Congratulates Tems, Chris Brown on Grammy wins

    Davido Congratulates Tems, Chris Brown on Grammy wins

    Music superstar Davido has congratulated Tems and Chris Brown on their respective wins at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.

    Tems, who won the award for Best African Music Performance, was nominated alongside Davido, Asake, Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Yemi Alade, among other talented African artists.

    On his social media, Davido praised Tems, calling her the “Queen” and expressing his pride in her achievement.

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    Meanwhile, Chris Brown won the award for Best R&B Album for his project ’11:11 (Deluxe)’.

    Davido, who collaborated with Chris Brown on the track “Sensational”, congratulated the American singer on his win.

    Davido’s congratulatory message reads: “Congratulations to my one and only ! @chrisbrown ! And to the Queen @temsbaby we are proud of you!”

  • 67TH GRAMMY: Tems beats Wizkid, Davido, others, wins Best African Music Performance award

    67TH GRAMMY: Tems beats Wizkid, Davido, others, wins Best African Music Performance award

    Afrobeats singer Tems wins the award for Best African Music Performance at the 67th Grammy Awards, beating out a talented lineup of fellow Nigerian artists.

    Tems’ win marked a historic moment for Nigerian music, with the country’s artists dominating the nominations in the category.

    The singer’s victory was met with widespread celebration from fans and industry insiders alike.

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    The Best African Music Performance category, introduced last year, was won by South African star Tyla for her hit single “Water”.

    This year’s nominees included Yemi Alade’s “Tomorrow”, Asake and Wizkid’s “MMS”, Chris Brown’s “Sensational” featuring Davido and Lojay, and Burna Boy’s “Higher”.

  • 2025 Grammy: Who brings home the biggest music awards tonight

    2025 Grammy: Who brings home the biggest music awards tonight

    Finally, the d-day is here. The 67th Grammy Awards will be holding tonight at Crypto.com Arena Los Angeles, California. The event will feature talented Afrobeats artistes who are nominated in various categories. Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, Asake, Wizkid, Tems, Davido, and Lojay are competing for the crown at music’s biggest night.

    Check out Nigerian entertainers and their body of works nominated by the Recording Academy.

    Yemi Alade — ‘Tomorrow’

    One of African pop music’ biggest stars, Yemi Alade would be a legend even without a Grammy nod. She first rose to fame a decade ago thanks to continental hits like “Johnny” and “Oh My Gosh” with Rick Ross. In July, she took her sound to new heights on Rebel Queen, an album incorporating genres such as highlife and dancehall for a global celebration of Black music that solidifies her reputation as “Mama Africa.”

    “Tomorrow,” the GRAMMY-nominated song from the album, is a triumphant, bright amapiano tune, the latest result of Alade’s flirtation with the genre. Produced by Yasso and incorporating choral vocals, the lyrics in English and Nigerian Pidgin assert the singer’s unflappable confidence and self-belief. “I dance away my sorrow,” she sings, “Rain or shine, I’ll be shining like a diamond.”

    “Tomorrow” marks the legendary artist’s first-ever GRAMMY nomination, but whether or not she grabs the golden gramophone, it’s clear from her song that nothing will phase this Rebel Queen.

    Burna Boy — Higher

    Burna Boy is such an undisputed force in African music, it’s not surprising for him to be nominated in this Category two years in a row. Already a GRAMMY winner for Best Global Music Album (Twice As Tall took the prize in 2021), his bold, American R&B-inspired “City Boys” earned a Best African Music Performance nod last year and was among a medley of tracks Burna performed on the Grammy stage. The braggadocious hip-hop song ultimately fell to Tyla’s “Water,” however.

    The success of his 2023 album I Told Them may have put Burna Boy in a more contemplative state of mind, because “Higher,” his current nominated track, is a much more conscious effort. Over a mellow, amapiano-inspired beat from producer Yo Dibs, Burna reflects on his limited time on Earth and the harshness of daily life: “You know say streets don’t love you rara / It’s full of snakes and spiders / Make a wrong move, lose your life / Make it hard for your mother to sleep at night.”

    The song’s video, conceptually similar to Drake’s visual for “God’s Plan,” shows the singer making an emotional visit to his hometown of Port Harcourt and distributing aid with his charity group Project PROTECT. It seems that magnanimity has already been rewarded: The song gained 1.3 million streams on Spotify in its first day of release, a new record for an African artist, and its video has been viewed over 7.3 million times as of this writing.

     Chris Brown — ‘Sensational’ feat. Davido & Lojay

    It can’t be denied that Chris Brown is something of a survivor in the music industry. The GRAMMY winner for Best R&B Album (F.A.M.E.) is as famous for his hits — from “Run It!” and “Kiss Kiss,” to “Look at Me Now” and “No Guidance” — as he is infamous for his checkered past.

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    Now he’s back in the GRAMMY spotlight with a single from his 2023 album 11:11. “Sensational” marks a bold stylistic pivot for the R&B singer as he adopts Afrobeats for a slick song that could be called, well, “breezy.” Adding some African bona-fides, he’s recruited Davido — one of the genre’s most important acts and a GRAMMY nominee last year in this Category — as well as rising artist Lojay, for feature verses. The result is a transatlantic collab that makes the case that Americans can take on African genres too, with a little help from their continental friends.

    Asake and Wizkid — ‘MMS’

    In just a few short years, Asake has established himself as one of the most creative and charismatic new talents in Afrobeats. His 2023 record Work of Art blended the globally-aspirational Nigerian pop sound with South African house offshoot amapiano and the indigenous Yoruba genre fújì; Asake earned a Grammy nod in this category for album single “Amapiano” last year.

    Asake isn’t one to rest on his laurels, however. He dropped another record, Lungu Boy, earlier in 2024, for which he switched up his sound further and recruited global stars like Stormzy, Central Cee, and Travis Scott. Single “MMS” keeps things refreshingly local in terms of guest spots, recruiting GRAMMY-winner Wizkid for the feature. Incorporating the same Yoruba-language choral vocals Asake used throughout his last album, he trades verses with Wiz over a glamorous, jazz-inflected, ‘90s R&B-inspired beat by P.Priime. The lyrics, in English, Yoruba, and Nigerian Pidgin, narrate Asake’s journey to finding his signature sound and letting fate determine his path. It’s a classy, reflective song from a pair of Africa’s biggest stars.

    Tems — ‘Love Me JeJe’

    Tems is already a GRAMMY winner and the first African artist to top the Billboard Hot 100, all thanks Future sampling her song “Higher” on his hit “Wait For U.” Yet 2024 was the year in which the Nigerian artist stepped into her own spotlight, finally releasing her debut album Born in the Wild. Its single “Love Me JeJe” hit No. 1 on the UK Afrobeats charts and No. 3 on Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats Songs.

    Interpolating an identically-titled 1997 hit from Seyi Sodimu that’s regarded as an African pop classic, “Love Me JeJe” is an Afrobeats tune as tender as the Pidgin phrase that makes up its title. Tems’ smooth, heartfelt vocals float over the track as she sings of her desire for unconditional, supportive love: “I need your lovin’, so fresh, so clean / Love me in and out, unfailingly / And I’ll be down now, anytime you call me.”

    Debuting the song during her set at Coachella 2024, it could be argued that “Love Me JeJe” was meant to provide American audiences with a bridge to African music, from its past icons to its present talents. With her GRAMMY nod for the song, it seems that Tems has done just that.

  • Tems cancels Rwanda concert amid ongoing conflict

    Tems cancels Rwanda concert amid ongoing conflict

    Grammy award-winning singer has cancelled her upcoming concert in Kigali, Rwanda, due to the country’s support of the M23 armed group fighting in eastern DR Congo.

    The concert, initially scheduled for March 22 at the BK Arena, will no longer take place.

    Tems apologized for initially promoting the concert without being aware of the ongoing conflict.

    She expressed her heartfelt regret, stating that she never intended to be insensitive to real-world issues.

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    “So I recently promoted my show in Rwanda without realising that there is an ongoing conflict between Rwanda and Congo. I never intend to be insensitive to real-world issues, and I sincerely apologize if this came across that way. I simply had no idea this was going on. My heart goes out to those affected. Conflict is no joke and I truly hope and pray for peace in this time”, she wrote on X.

    The cancellation comes amid international condemnation of Rwanda’s backing of the M23 group.

  • FULL LIST: Burna Boy, Davido, Tems, Lojay others nominated for 2025 iHeartRadio music awards

    FULL LIST: Burna Boy, Davido, Tems, Lojay others nominated for 2025 iHeartRadio music awards

    Music superstars Burna Boy, Tems, Lojay and Davido have bagged nominations for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

    Davido and Lojay are up for Best R&B Song for their feature on Chris Brown’s “Sensational,” competing against South African singer Tyla for her hit single “Water”.

    Grammy winners Burna Boy and Tems are nominated for World Artist of the Year with British rapper Central Cee, Tyla, and Jamaican star YG Marley.

    Tyla leads the African contingent with three nominations, including Best Dance Song for the remix of “Water” with Marshmello. 

    The iHeartRadio Music Awards are set to take place on March 17 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, airing on FOX.

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    Full Nominations List

    Artist of the Year

    Billie Eilish

    Doja Cat

    Jelly Roll

    Kendrick Lamar

    Morgan Wallen

    Post Malone

    Sabrina Carpenter

    SZA

    Taylor Swift

    Teddy Swims

    Song of the Year            

        “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”- Shaboozey

        “Agora Hills”- Doja Cat

        “Beautiful Things”- Benson Boone

        “Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter

        “Greedy”- Tate McRae

        “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen

        “Lose Control” – Teddy Swims

        “Lovin on Me” – Jack Harlow

        “Not Like Us”- Kendrick Lamar

        “Too Sweet” – Hozier

    Best Collaboration

        “Die With a Smile”- Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars

        “Fortnight”- Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone

        “I Had Some Help”- Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen

        “Like That” – Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar

        “Miles on It”- Kane Brown and Marshmello

    Producer of the Year

        Julian Bunetta

        Jack Antonoff

        Evan Blair

        Mustard

        Dan Nigro

    Songwriter of the Year

        Josh Coleman

        ERNEST

        Ashley Gorley

        Amy Allen

        Justin Tranter

    GENRE-SPECIFIC CATEGORIES

    Pop Song of the Year

        “Agora Hills”- Doja Cat

        “Beautiful Things”- Benson Boone

        “Espresso”- Sabrina Carpenter

        “Greedy”- Tate McRae

        “Too Sweet”- Hozier

    Pop Artist of the Year

        Billie Eilish

        Chappell Roan

        Sabrina Carpenter

        Tate McRae

        Taylor Swift

    Best New Artist (Pop)

        Benson Boone

        Chappell Roan

        Gracie Abrams

        Shaboozey

        Teddy Swims

    Country Song of the Year

        “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”- Shaboozey

        “Cowgirls” – Morgan Wallen featuring ERNEST

        “I Am Not Okay”- Jelly Roll

        “I Had Some Help”- Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen

        “World on Fire”- Nate Smith

    Country Artist of the Year

        Jelly Roll

        Kane Brown

        Lainey Wilson

        Luke Combs

        Morgan Wallen

    Best New Artist (Country)

        Ashley Cooke

        Dasha

        George Birge

        Shaboozey

        Tucker Wetmore

    Hip-Hop Song of the Year

        “Like That”- Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar

        “Lovin on Me”- Jack Harlow

        “Not Like Us”- Kendrick Lamar

        “Rich Baby Daddy”- Drake featuring Sexyy Red and SZA

        “TGIF” – GloRilla

    Hip-Hop Artist of the Year

        Drake

        Future

        GloRilla

        Kendrick Lamar

        Travis Scott

    Best New Artist (Hip-Hop)

        310babii

        BigXthaPlug

        BossMan Dlow

        Cash Cobain

        Jordan Adetunji

    R&B Song of the Year

        “ICU” – Coco Jones

        “Made for Me”- Muni Long

        “Sensational” – Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay

        “Water” – Tyla

        “WY@”- Brent Faiyaz

    R&B Artist of the Year

        Chris Brown

        Muni Long

        SZA

        Usher

        Victoria Monét

    Best New Artist (R&B)

        4Batz

        Ambré

        Inayah

        Josh X

        Maeta

    Alternative Song of the Year

        “Dilemma” – Green Day

        “Landmines” – Sum 41

        “Neon Pill”- Cage The Elephant

        “The Emptiness Machine” – Linkin Park

        “Too Sweet”- Hozier

    Alternative Artist of the Year

        Cage The Elephant

        Green Day

        Linkin Park

        Sum 41

        twenty one pilots

    Best New Artist (Alt and Rock)

        Djo

        Fontaines D.C.

        Good Neighbours

        Myles Smith

        The Last Dinner Party

    Rock Song of the Year

        “A Symptom of Being Human” – Shinedown

        “All My Life” – Falling In Reverse and Jelly Roll

        “Dark Matter” – Pearl Jam

        “Screaming Suicide” – Metallica

        “The Emptiness Machine” – Linkin Park

    Rock Artist of the Year

        Green Day

        Linkin Park

        Metallica

        Pearl Jam

        Shinedown

    Dance Song of the Year

        “360” – Charli xcx

        “Chase It (Mmm Da Da Da)” – Bebe Rexha

        “I Don’t Wanna Wait”- David Guetta and OneRepublic

        “Make You Mine”- Madison Beer

        “Water” – Tyla X Marshmello 

    Dance Artist of the Year

        Calvin Harris

        David Guetta

        Dua Lipa

        Kylie Minogue

        Tiësto

    Latin Pop / Urban Song of the Year

        “Brickell” – FEID X Yandel

        “LA FALDA” – Myke Towers

        “Perro Negro”- Bad Bunny featuring FEID

        “Qlona” – Karol G featuring Peso Pluma

        “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”- Karol G

    Latin Pop / Urban Artist of the Year

        Bad Bunny

        FEID

        Karol G

        Myke Towers

        Shakira

    Best New Artist (Latin Pop / Urban)

        Christian Alicea

        Cris MJ

        Ela Taubert

        FloyyMenor

        Kapo

    Regional Mexican Song of the Year

        “Alch Si” – Grupo Frontera and Carin León

        “El Beneficio De La Duda” – Grupo Firme

        “FIRST LOVE” – Oscar Ortiz and Edgardo Nuñez

        “La Diabla”- Xavi

        “Tu Perfume” – Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga

    Regional Mexican Artist of the Year

        Grupo Frontera

        Intocable

        Los Ángeles Azules

        Peso Pluma

        Xavi

    Best New Artist (Regional Mexican)

        Chino Pacas

        Iván Cornejo

        Luis R. Conriquez

        Tito Double P

        Xavi

    K-pop Artist of the Year

        aespa

        ATEEZ

        ENHYPEN

        Jimin

        Lisa

    K-pop Song of the Year

        “Chk Chk Boom” – Stray Kids

        “Magnetic”- ILLIT

        “Supernova” – aespa

        “Who”- Jimin

        “XO (Only If You Say Yes)”- ENHYPEN

    Best New Artist (K-pop)

        BABYMONSTER

        BADVILLAIN

        ILLIT

        NCT WISH

        TWS

    World Artist of the Year

        Burna Boy

        Central Cee

        Tems

        Tyla

        YG Marley

    SOCIALLY VOTED CATEGORIES

    Favorite Soundtrack

        Back to Black

        Bad Boys: Ride or Die

        Bob Marley: One Love

        Challengers

        Deadpool & Wolverine

        Descendants: The Rise of Red

        Emilia Pérez

        The Book of Clarence

        Twisters

        Wicked

    Favorite Broadway Debut

        Adam Lambert – Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club

        Ariana Madix – Chicago

        Barbie Ferreira – Cult of Love

        Charli D’Amelio – & Juliet

        Grant Gustin – Water for Elephants

        Kit Connor – Romeo + Juliet

        Lola Tung – Hadestown

        Nicole Scherzinger – Sunset Blvd

        Rachel Zegler – Romeo + Juliet

        Robert Downey Jr. – McNeal

        Sebastián Yatra – Chicago

        Shailene Woodley – Cult of Love

    Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge

        “GGUM”- Yeonjun (TXT)

        “MAESTRO” – Seventeen

        “Magnetic”- ILLIT

        “Smart”- LE SSERAFIM

        “Sticky”- Kiss of Life

        “Supernova” – aespa

        “Touch” – KATSEYE

        “UP”- Karina (aespa)

        “WORK”- ATEEZ

        “XO (Only If You Say Yes)”- ENHYPEN

    Favorite Surprise Guest

        Charli xcx bringing out Lorde

        Coldplay bringing out Selena Gomez

        Future & Metro Boomin bringing out Travis Scott

        GloRilla & Megan Thee Stallion bringing out Cardi B

        Jennifer Hudson bringing out Cher

        Kendrick Lamar bringing out Ken & Friends

        Luke Combs bringing out the “Twisters” Cast

        Morgan Wallen bringing out Travis Kelce & Patrick Mahomes

        Niall Horan bringing out Shawn Mendes

        Olivia Rodrigo bringing out Chappell Roan

        Peso Pluma bringing out Becky G

        Taylor Swift bringing out Travis Kelce

    Favorite Tour Tradition

        Benson Boone- Backflips

        Chappell Roan – Teaching “HOT TO GO” dance

        Charli xcx + Troye Sivan – “Apple” Girl (dance)

        Morgan Wallen – Walk out song

        Niall Horan – Heaven pose

        Nicki Minaj – Fans sing

        Olivia Rodrigo- Encore tank

        Sabrina Carpenter- “Juno” position

        Tate McRae – Soundcheck covers

        Taylor Swift- “22” Hat

        Taylor Swift – Surprise songs

        Usher – Feeding cherries

    Best Lyrics

        “Beautiful Things” – Benson Boone

        “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” – Billie Eilish

        “Espresso”- Sabrina Carpenter

        “Exes” – Tate McRae

        “Fortnight” – Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone

        “Good Luck, Babe!”- Chappell Roan

        “I Had Some Help”- Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen

        “I Love You, I’m Sorry” – Gracie Abrams

        “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar

        “Saturn” – SZA

        “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)” – Ariana Grande

        “Who”- Jimin

    Best Music Video

        “APT.” – ROSÉ and Bruno Mars

        “Beautiful Things” – Benson Boone

        “Die With A Smile” – Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars

        “Espresso”- Sabrina Carpenter

        “Fortnight”- Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone

        “Houdini” – Dua Lipa

        “Houdini” -Eminem

        “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen

        “LUNA” – ATL Jacob X FEID 

        “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar

        “Please Please Please” – Sabrina Carpenter

        “Rockstar”- Lisa

    Favorite Tour Style

        Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft

        Chappell Roan – The Midwest Princess

        Charli xcx and Troye Sivan – Sweat

        GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion – Hot Girl Summer Tour

        Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday 2 Tour

        Olivia Rodrigo – GUTS

        Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet

        Tate McRae – Think Later

        Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour

        Usher – Usher: Past Present Future

    Favorite Tour Photographer

        Adam Degross – Post Malone

        Alfredo Flores – Sabrina Carpenter

        Baeth – Tate McRae

        Christian Tierney – Niall Horan

        David Bergman – Luke Combs

        Henry Hwu – Billie Eilish

        Lucienne Nghiem – Chappell Roan

        Miles Leavitt – Olivia Rodrigo

        Pooneh Ghana – Noah Kahan

        RAYSCORRUPTEDMIND – Travis Scott

        Sanjay Parikh – Shinedown

        Yasi – Kacey Musgraves

    Favorite On Screen

        Are You Sure?! (Jimin and Jungkook)

        Child Star (Demi Lovato)

        Elton John: Never Too Late (Elton John)

        Gaga Chromatica Ball (Lady Gaga)

        I Am: Céline Dion (Céline Dion)

        Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country (Lainey Wilson)

        Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words (Megan Thee Stallion)

        Olivia Rodrigo: GUTS World Tour (Olivia Rodrigo)

        Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE (KATSEYE)

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  • Tems: My songs are mostly from experiences

    Tems: My songs are mostly from experiences

    Temilade Openiyi aka Tems has said her songs are always from her experiences.

    The 29-year-old, in a recent interview, said the way she writes and does music has always been in the form of a release.

    “They’re always from my experiences. The way I write music, the way I do music is, it was always a release,” she said.

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    Continuing, she reminisced on when she was younger and would be unable to respond when told off, she would resort to music to express herself.

    “When I was younger I didn’t really talk to a lot of people, so music was the way I would… If I didn’t tell someone that told me off something, if maybe… People used to tell me off and I wouldn’t say anything, I’d just be like this. Because I wouldn’t know what to say at the moment. I found out that I could sing my emotions. So music has always been like that for me, when I’m full of emotion and I just release that emotion.”

    The young Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer, is one of the fastest rising singers on the global scene with collaborations with some of the biggest music stars in the world and performances on big stages in the United States of America, Canada and United Kingdom.