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Afro 'beats' the Grammys

Nigerian singer Tems. (Courtesy)

Tems is not only the biggest star on the continent right now, but also the first female Nigerian artiste to win a Grammy, on her first Grammy nomination.

With hit songs such as Avoid Things, Found, Damages and Try Me, the singer won after being nominated for Best Melodic Rap performance for her role in Wait for U, the 2022 hit song by Future, featuring Drake.

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