Superstar Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, earned the prestigious Breakthrough Award at the esteemed Billboard Women in Music Award 2024.
This was announced on the Billboard Charts official Instagram page on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
Tems has consistently grown in America, as she has touched the whole country with her soul piercing music. Following her debut on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, she has further elevated her career by collaborating with iconic stars in the US music industry, including Beyoncé, Rihanna, Drake, and Future.
The talented artist secured the accolade for Best Melodic Rap Performance with the track ‘Wait for U,’ featuring Drake and Future. Notably, Tems made history as the first African artist to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the second Nigerian to achieve this remarkable feat.
The much-anticipated Billboard Women in Music Awards ceremony is scheduled at the YouTube Theatre on March 6, 2024. Tems, celebrated for her hit ‘Me & U,’ will grace the occasion to accept the Breakthrough Award, alongside other accomplished women in the music industry who are set to be honoured across various categories.