President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Bola Tinubu have congratulated music sensation Temilade Openiyi aka Tems, for winning her first ever Grammy Awards.
The singer won the āBest Melodic Rap Performanceā category at the Grammy Awards held in United States on 5 February, 2023.
Buhari praised the music star for putting Nigeria in the spotlight.
āPresident Buhari extols Tems, Temilade Openiyi, for showcasing her talent to the world, with dedication and hard work, which, again, has placed Nigeria in the spotlight for excellence,ā presidential aide Femi Adesina, said in a statement released on Monday.
āThe President lauds all Nigerian nominees for this yearās Grammy, including Burna Boy, for pursuing their passion with vigour and continuously reinventing global entertainment, with creativity.
āPresident Buhari thanks the creative industry, particularly managers, producers, and directors, for encouraging talents, like Tems, who have taken Nigeriaās culture and tourism to the world, further displaying the resourcefulness and potential of a great nation.ā
On his part, Tinubu tweeted hours after Tems won and praised her for the feat.
“I join other Nigerians in congratulating Temilade Openiyi aka Tems
@temsbaby on winning the Grammy award in the Best Melodic Rap Performance category for her contribution to the hit song āWait for Uā ā featuring Future and Drake.ā