Temilade Openiyi, better known by her stage as Tems, has expressed her thanks to early female pioneers in the Nigerian music scene.
She acknowledged female musicians from Nigeria who blazed the path in the music industry and were an inspiration to her on her Twitter page.
She listed people like Asa, Omawunmi, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Waje, Simi, Niniola, and others in the string of tweets.
I'm taking today to celebrate all the sisters today, Tems tweeted on Tuesday. Thank you for being alive and for making the decision to get up and take action as a result of someone else being moved by what they witnessed. @Omawumi @TiwaSavage @yemialadee @OfficialWaje @SympLySimi @OfficialNiniola @Asa official
She also mentioned certain up-and-coming artists, including herself, and declared that they will all "shock the music business like a tsunami."
"When I see any of you gracing a stage, I feel like that's me, @amaarae @Gyakie_ @ayrastarr @faveszn @TeniEntertainer. We're all triumphant and going to engulf the area like a tsunami. As we demonstrate to the world how it should be done, know before it begins that love exists on this side.
And if I accidentally missed any messages, it was inadvertent. I don't take your encouragement and lovely comments for granted. Today, I'm giving love to everyone because I think you DESERVE it. Love forever," she penned.
Responding to the shout-out, Omawunmi tweeted, “I’m truly humbled! Massive Congratulations. To the sky and above!”
“Tems all the way. I love you big!” Asa also replied.
“A queen I Stan,” Waje responded.
Her appreciation tweets follow her wins at the 2022 BET Awards on Sunday.
Temilade took home the award for the Best International Act, beating the likes of UK’s Dave, and her Nigerian counterpart, Fireboy DML.
Wizkid’s “Essence” which featured Tems and Canadian star, Justin Bieber, also bagged the BET Best Collaboration award.
