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Billboard tips Tems to make history as first African to win two Grammys in one night

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Nigerian R&B star Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems is poised to become the first African artist to win two Grammys in one night, according to Billboard.

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Tems is nominated in three categories at this year’s Grammys including Best African Music Performance for “Love Me Jeje”, Best Global Music Album for “Born In The Wild”, and Best R&B Song for “Burning.”

Billboard is predicting that the diva would win two of the categories when the stars gathered at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, February 2nd.

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According to the prediction, Tems’ “Love Me Jeje” -a sample of Seyi Sodimu’s 1997 song of the same title- will win the Best African Music Performance category ahead of “Tomorrow” (Yemi Alade); “MMS” (Asake & Wizkid); “Sensational” (Chris Brown featuring Davido & Lojay); “Higher” (Burna Boy).

However, “Sensational” by American singer Chris Brown, featuring Davido and Lojay, was designated a “Look Out For” by Billboard.

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Billboard also noted that Burna Boy’s “Higher” is a strong contender in the category given the singer’s pedigree.

“Water” by South African youngster Tyla won the inaugural Best African Music Performance award last year.

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Tems is also predicted to win the Best Global Music Album category with her debut album, “Born In The Wild.”

The other nominees in the category are “Alkebulan II” (Matt B featuring Royal Philharmonic Orchestra); “Paisajes” (Ciro Hurtado); “Heis” (Rema); “Historias De Un Flamenco” (Antonio Rey).

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Interestingly, Tems is the only previous Grammy winner in the category this year.

Billboard, however, noted that “Historias De Un Flamenco” by Antonio Rey is a strong contender in the category.

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As the Grammys are known for their surprises, it is uncertain whether expectations will match reality.

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