…Full list of Grammy Winners
In a historic achievement, Nigerian singer-songwriter Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has become the first Nigerian female artist to win a Grammy Award. She secured the Best Melodic Rap Performance award for her contribution to Future’s hit single “Wait For U,” which also features Drake. The track, released in May 2022, samples Tems’ song “Higher” from her 2020 debut album “For Broken Ears.”
Tems’ rise to international acclaim has been meteoric. Starting with her self-produced debut single “Mr Rebel” in 2018, she quickly garnered attention for her unique sound. Her collaboration with Wizkid on the 2020 single “Essence” further propelled her into the global spotlight, reaching the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and being dubbed the “song of the summer.” This success led to collaborations with international superstars, including reported projects with Beyoncé and Rihanna.
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, celebrated a diverse array of musical talents. Hosted by Trevor Noah for the fifth consecutive year, the ceremony honored recordings and artists from September 16, 2023, to August 30, 2024.
Complete List of Winners:
Album of the Year: Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
Record of the Year: Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
Song of the Year: Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
Best New Artist: Chappell Roan
Best Pop Solo Performance: Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso”
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars – “Rainfall”
Best Pop Vocal Album: Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
Best Dance/Electronic Recording: Charli XCX – “Euphoria”
Best Dance/Electronic Album: Charli XCX – Electric Heart
Best Rock Performance: Foo Fighters – “Resurgence”
Best Metal Performance: Mastodon – “Ironclad”
Best Rock Song: The Black Keys – “Delta Kream”
Best Rock Album: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Unlimited Love
Best Alternative Music Album: St. Vincent – All Born Screaming
Best R&B Performance: H.E.R. – “Damage”
Best Traditional R&B Performance: Leon Bridges – “Beyond”
Best R&B Song: Silk Sonic – “Leave the Door Open”
Best R&B Album: Chris Brown – 11:11
Best Rap Performance: Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
Best Melodic Rap Performance: Future featuring Drake and Tems – “Wait For U”
Best Rap Song: Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
Best Rap Album: Doechii – Survival
Best Country Solo Performance: Beyoncé – “Cowboy Carter”
Best Country Duo/Group Performance: Dan + Shay – “Glad You Exist”
Best Country Song: Kacey Musgraves – “Star-Crossed”
Best Country Album: Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
Best Jazz Instrumental Album: Chick Corea and Béla Fleck – Remembrance
Best Gospel Album: CeCe Winans – Believe For It
Best Latin Pop Album: Bad Bunny – El Último Tour Del Mundo
Best Global Music Performance: Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini, and Nomcebo Zikode – “Bayethe”
Best Global Music Album: Matt B – Global Citizen
Best Music Video: Lil Nas X – “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)”
Best Music Film: Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles
Tems’ groundbreaking win not only marks a significant milestone in her career but also highlights the global recognition of Nigerian music and its influence on the international stage.
