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Tems bags ELLE Style, BMI R&B/Hip-Hop award
Grammy-winning Nigerian sensation Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, achieved a remarkable double-win on Wednesday.
In London, United Kingdom, on September 6, 2023, the Oscar-nominated artist received the prestigious Trailblazer Award at the ELLE Style Awards. She was present in person to accept the accolade, which was presented by BAFTA-winning actress Naomi Ackie and BBC Radio 1 presenter Julie Adenuga.
In her heartfelt acceptance speech, the ‘Essence’ artist credited her upbringing in Lagos, Nigeria, and her faith for her remarkable success in her career journey thus far.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the Atlantic, Tems was named Songwriter of the Year at the 2023 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards held at the LIV Nightclub in Miami Beach, also on September 6, 2023. This recognition came as a result of her exceptional songwriting contributions to tracks like ‘Free Mind,’ Rihanna’s ‘Lift Me Up,’ and Future and Drake’s ‘Wait For U.’