Tems Win ELLE Style, BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

Temilade Openiyi, aka Tems, a Grammy-winning singer from Nigeria, took home two honours on Wednesday.

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

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

In her acceptance speech, the ‘Essence’ crooner said she has her upbringing in Lagos, Nigeria, and faith to thank for her career success so far.

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

She was recognised for her songwriting credits on ‘Free Mind’, Rihanna’s ‘Lift Me Up’, and Future and Drake’s ‘Wait For U.’