Tems Bags ELLE Style, BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
Renowned Nigerian singer and Grammy winner, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, achieved a remarkable feat on Wednesday as she clinched two prestigious awards on both sides of the Atlantic.
The celebrated artist added the coveted Trailblazer Award to her collection at the prestigious ELLE Style Awards ceremony in London, United Kingdom, on September 6, 2023. The award was presented to her by the accomplished BAFTA-winning actress, Naomi Ackie, alongside BBC Radio 1 presenter, Julie Adenuga, at the star-studded event.
In her heartfelt acceptance speech, Tems expressed her gratitude, attributing her career’s remarkable success to her upbringing in Lagos, Nigeria, and her unwavering faith.
Simultaneously, Tems garnered further acclaim as she was bestowed with the Songwriter of the Year accolade at the 2023 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards held at the prestigious LIV Nightclub in Miami Beach on the same evening, September 6, 2023. Her exceptional songwriting contributions to tracks such as ‘Free Mind,’ Rihanna’s ‘Lift Me Up,’ and Future and Drake’s ‘Wait For U’ were acknowledged during the ceremony.
Tems’ dual achievements underscore her exceptional talent and growing influence in the music industry, solidifying her status as an artist of international acclaim.
