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In a statement, President Muhammadu Buhari praised Afrobeats singer Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, for winning a Grammy Award at the prestigious 2023 ceremony.
Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman, stated on Monday that Buhari was pleased with the young singer’s accomplishments, noting that she had brought Nigeria back into the spotlight on a global scale for the second time.
Tems made history by winning the Grammy Award for “Best Melodic Rap Performance” on February 5th. She is the first woman in Nigeria to accomplish this, and the President’s words convey a sense of pride in her abilities. Afrobeats star Burna Boy, who was nominated in two categories but did not win the Grammy, was also praised by Buhari.
The Grammy Award is a testament to Tems’ greatness, perseverance, and rising profile as an inspirational musician. She has continued to inspire young Nigerian women to follow their dreams and reach for the stars despite the challenges she has faced.
The President’s acknowledgement of Tems’s accomplishments is applauded because it shows society how valuable and significant female achievements in the music industry are. Women in the industry as a whole, who are fighting for greater opportunities and representation within the sector, will find Buhari’s emphasis on the fact that no African woman’s ambition is too big to achieve encouraging.
The statement reads:
“President Muhammadu Buhari joins fans and lovers of Nigerian music all over the world in celebrating new heights of recognition and appreciation as Afrobeat crooner, Tems, wins “‘Best Melodic Rap Performance” category at the Grammy Awards.
“President 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.
“The President lauds all Nigerian nominees for this year’s Grammy, including Burna Boy, for pursuing their passion with vigour and continuously reinventing global entertainment, with creativity.
“President Buhari thanks the creative industry, particularly managers, producers and directors, for encouraging talents, like Tems, who have taken Nigeria’s culture and tourism to the world, further displaying the resourcefulness and potential of a great nation. The President wishes Tems, her partners, colleagues and well-wishers more years of glory.”
In conclusion, President Muhammadu Buhari’s endorsement of Tems’ hard work and success speaks volumes about celebrating and normalizing the achievements of African women in other fields, including the music industry, as they strive for global success.
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