By Charis Ebiaghian
Temilade Openiyi, aka Tems, has thanked veteran singer, Seyi Sodimu, for allowing her to sample his 1997 classic ‘Love Me Jeje’ in her Grammy-winning song of the same title.
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), at the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday February 2nd.
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Taking to her X handle on Monday to celebrate her Grammy triumph, Tems appreciated Sodimu for approving the sample.
She described Sodimu’s ‘Love Me Jeje’ as a “timeless classic,” stressing that she’s excited that the song is finally receiving accolades due to her remix.
“I just want to thank the wonderful @seyimusic for his role in the support and clearing of his OG song Love me jeje. It’s brought the original song back to life for me and I’m glad that it’s getting its flowers today. A timeless classic.
“I appreciate you so much. Thank you for your love and support,” she wrote.
Meanwhile we earlier reported that Tems had dedicated her Grammys win to her mum.
Accepting the award, Tems in an emotional state expressed gratitude to God and appreciated her mum.
“Wow, dear God. Thank you so much for putting me on this stage and bringing me this team.
“Tomorrow is my mum’s birthday, and this is her first Grammys. I just want to thank you ma because she has really done a lot for me and my brother.
“Happy birthday mum. And I want to thank my team. Muyiwa, Wale, my beautiful stylist, and lovely girls… I love you guys.
“Thank you so much. To God be the glory. Honestly, He has changed my life so much,” she said.
Big congratulations to Tems and Nigerian artistes that were nominated for an award at the Grammys.
