Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi popularly known as Tems has emerged as a winner at the 2024 BET Awards, held at Los Angeles’s Peacock Theater on Sunday night.
Tems’ hit song “Me & U” clinched the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award, triumphing over industry titans like Kirk Franklin, Shirley Caesar, and Maverick City.
Other Nigerian artistes, however, faced tough competition at this year’s BET Awards. Ayra Starr and Asake lost the Best International Act to South Africa’s Tyla.
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Starr also missed out on Best New Artist and BET Her, both of which were won by Tyla and Victoria Monét, respectively.
Seyi Vibez was outperformed by South Africa’s Makhadzi in the Best New International Act category. Burna Boy, another prominent Nigerian nominee, was defeated by Usher for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist and by Kendrick Lamar for Best Hip-Hop Artist.
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