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Tems bags ELLE Style, BMI R&B/Hip-Hop awards

Temilade Openiyi, aka Tems, a Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, won two awards on Wednesday.


On September 6, 2023, the Oscar-nominated diva received the Trailblazer Award at the ELLE Style Awards in London, United Kingdom.

Tems was on hand to accept her award, which was presented by BAFTA-winning actress Naomi Ackie and BBC Radio 1 host Julie Adenuga.

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In her acceptance speech, the ‘Essence’ crooner credited her career success to her background in Lagos, Nigeria, and her faith.

On the other side of the Atlantic, Tems was named Songwriter of the Year at the 2023 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, which were held on September 6, 2023, at the LIV Nightclub in Miami Beach.

Kanyidaily recalls that Tems finally receives her Grammy award plaque around June.

Kunle Adeleye

Kunle Adeleye is an entertainment and Celebrity reporter for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Ibadan. Contact this reporter at tips@kanyidaily.com

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