The biggest night in music saw some of Africa’s finest artists hit the 2023 Grammy Awards red carpet. Some were in the running for big awards, while others made it onto the nomination list for the first time.
Tems wins her first Grammy award
Nigerian singer Tems made history as she won her first ever Grammy in the Best Melodic Rap Performance category for her contribution to Future and Drake’s hit song “Wait For U.” She also received a nod for album of the year for her song “Renaissance” on Beyonce’s latest record.
South African trio Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini, and Nomcebo Zikode also won a Grammy for Best Global Music Performance for their track “Bayethe.” This is their second award following a win last year by Black Coffee in the same category.
Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy was nominated in the Best Global Music Performance for his hit song “Love, Damini” with American singer Matt B. The song is a powerful anthem to the protest movement in Iran.
Various Nigerian musicians also took to social media to congratulate Tems on her Grammy win. Olamide, Tiwa Savage, and Waje all posted messages to her on Twitter.
Tems also made headlines for her stunning Viviane Westwood evening gown. She draped her figure in a long gold dress and walked the Grammy’s red carpet style.
She was accompanied by her husband, wearing a tuxedo and holding her baby daughter.
