Tems wins Grammy – a first for a female Nigerian artist

Nigerian singer Tems won a Grammy Award on Sunday – becoming the first female artist from the country to win the prestigious award.

Her compatriot Burna Boy lost in the two categories in which he was nominated.

Tems, whose real name is Temilade Openiyi, won the award in the Best Melodic Rap Performance category for her contribution to the hit song Wait for U – a collaboration with musicians Future and Drake.

Tems is yet to comment publicly on the news, but fans have been congratulating her on social media.