By Fatima Zahra Muhammad
ASHENEWS reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has joined other Nigerians to celebrate Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems on winning a Grammy award.
Tems was awarded under the Best Melodic Rap Performance category for her part in the hit song Wait for U, which she sang alongside Future and Drake.The president in a state house release posted on Monday evening commended the singer for the great milestone she has achieved.
“President @MBuhari joins fans and lovers of Nigerian music all over the world in celebrating new heights of recognition and appreciation as Afrobeat crooner, Tems, wins “the ‘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 applauded the country’s music industry for its support which he said, nurtured outstanding singers like Tems.
He also commended, in particular, singer, Burna Boy for his nomination for the Grammys.
“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.”
