2023 NAACP Image Awards: 5 Reasons Why We Can’t Get Enough of Tems
Singer and songwriter Tems is one the quickest rising star in r&b and rightfully deserved. From Grammy-worthy ballads to impeccable fashion, there are many reasons to love the Nigerian musician. In honor of her “Outstanding International Song” for her cover of “No Woman No Cry” at the 54th Annual NAACP Image Awards, we created a short list with five reasons why we can’t get enough of Tems.
The most prominent artists are captivated by her
Tem’s single “Higher” was enough to catch the attention of rapper Future, who not only gave her high praises, but the emcee featured her vocal on his smash hit “Wait for U,” featuring frequent collaborator and Canadian rap star Drake.
She’s made musical history
The trio won the Grammy Award for “Best Melodic Rap Performance,” making the singer-songwriter the first female Nigerian artiste to win a Grammy Award.
Her pen game is amazing
In October 2022, she co-wrote Rihanna's song "Lift Me Up" for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack. The effort earned her a “Best Original Song — Motion Picture” nomination at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards.
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She makes us love classic records even more
It was a busy year for Tems in 2022, who not only co-wrote a song for Grammy Award-winning entertainer Rihanna but in July, she covered Bob Marley's No Woman, No Cry for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack.
She’s fashionable
Tems may have found success thanks to her smash hits. However, the singer and songwriter is already posing to be a real fashion queen.
