Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi aka Tems has shared secrets behind her success, giving kudos to senior colleague, Seyi Sodimu, after her Grammy win.
The 67th annual Grammy Awards took place on February 2, 2025, and Tems bagged the award for Best African Music Performance for her song, Love Me Jeje, which was a sample of Seyi Sodimu’s 1999 classic with the same title.
Hours after Tems’ Grammy win became a trending topic on social media, the 29-year-old singer took to her official X page to pay homage to Sodimu.
In the tweet, the two-time Grammy winner thanked Seyi Sodimu for his support in clearing the Love Me Jeje song. According to her, it made his song finally get the flowers it deserved.
Tems described Sodimu’s version as a timeless classic. She wrote:
“I just want to thank the wonderful @seyimusic for his role in the support and clearing of his OG song Love me jeje. It’s brought the original song back to life for me and I’m glad that it’s getting it’s flowers today. A timeless classic. I appreciate you so much. Thank you for your love and support.”
Secrets Behind My Grammy Award— Tems
