Nigeria's president, Bola Tinubu has congratulated Temilade Openiyi, aka Tems, for winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

Tinubu praised the singer for her artistry, which had brought pride to Nigeria on the global stage for the second time, Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said in a statement.

"The President celebrates the rise of a new generation of young and multi-talented Nigerian musical artists who have propelled Afrobeats to international prominence, projecting the country’s reputation as a powerhouse of musical innovation, creativity and cultural influence.

"From Africa to Antarctica, Asia to Australia, Europe to the Americas, the Nigerian music industry, particularly, Afrobeats has become a source of national pride, promoting a sense of identity and self-expression while uniting people across borders," the statement read.

See Bola Tinubu's tweet commending Tems below:

Congratulations to @temsbaby on winning the Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance, “Love me jeje”. I am proud of her accomplishments and those of Nigerian origin who were nominated for the Grammy awards. Their achievements continue to inspire all Nigerians.… pic.twitter.com/Aqmgk18Ovx

— Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) February 3, 2025