Tems: From Digital Marketer to Record-Breaking Grammy Winner
By Okafor Joseph Afam
February 4, 2025
Nigerian singer and songwriter Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has once again made history, securing her second Grammy win and first solo award at the 67th Grammy Awards. Her hit single, Love Me Jeje, won in the Best African Music Performance category, making her the first Nigerian female artist to win a solo Grammy.
This milestone cements Tems’ status as a trailblazer in Afrobeats and a global music icon, continuing her meteoric rise in the industry.
From Digital Marketing to Musical Stardom
Tems’ journey to Grammy success began in 2018, when she made a bold decision to quit her job in digital marketing to pursue her passion for music
