Obi also celebrated the other Nigerian artists who were nominated in various categories despite missing out on the awards.
Nigerian singer, Tems has been congratulated by Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour Party on her victory at the 67th annual Grammy Awards.
Obi reacted on Monday via his Twitter page.
Tems’ ‘Love Me Jeje’ won the Best African Music Performance award over “Tomorrow” (Yemi Alade), “MMS” (Asake & Wizkid), “Sensational” (Chris Brown featuring Davido & Lojay), and “Higher” (Burna Boy), on Sunday.
Reacting on Twitter, Obi wrote:
“I extend my hearty congratulations to our Nigerian Afrobeats star, Tems @temsbaby , who just secured her second Grammy Award with her win in the Best African Music Performance category.
“I also rejoice with Nigeria’s entertainment industry and other Nigerian artists who were nominated for different awards in their respective categories.”
Obi reiterated that he’s committed to “building a nation that fosters growth among the youths and helps them discover and harness their individual talents for national productivity.”