Our Reporter, Abuja
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigerian female music maestro, Tems, for clinching her second Grammy Award.
Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, won the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Grammy Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Tems, a singer with a mellifluous voice, won the award with her song, Love Me JeJe, beating off competition from a formidable field of artistes including Yemi Alade, Asake featuring Wizkid, Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay, and Burna Boy.
In his message via his X account, Peter Obi said he was elated by the giant strides Nigerian youths were making in different fields especially entertainment.
“I am ever elated by the huge success Nigerian youths are making in various fields, especially in the entertainment sector.
“I like therefore to extend my hearty congratulations to our Nigerian Afrobeats star, Tems @temsbaby , who just secured her second Grammy Award with her win in the Best African Music Performance category.
“I also rejoice with Nigeria’s entertainment industry and other Nigerian artists who were nominated for different awards in their respective categories.
“Undoubtedly, Nigeria remains home to the endless flow of talents who through their creative arts, continue to put the nation on the global map.
“I firmly remain committed to building a nation that fosters growth among the youths and helps them discover and harness their individual talents for national productivity.
“A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO,” he wrote.
