Tems Bags BET Awards Nomination

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By Khisa CJ

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Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems has been nominated for this year's BET Awards.

The rebel gang leader got the nomination for the category; Viewers Choice Award: Best New International Act category.

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Tems is one of the only two African singers nominated in the category alongside South Africa's Elaine while other nominees are from the United Kingdom (2), France (2) and Brazil.

Those that will be battling for the Viewers Choice: Best New International Act category alongside Tems are: 
- Arlo Parks (UK)
- Bramsito (France)
- Bree Runway (UK)
- MC Dricka (Brazil)
- Ronisia (France).
- Elaine (South Africa)

The nominees were announced in a tweet posted on BET Africa official Twitter handle.

"We are thrilled to announce this year’s Viewer’s Choice: Best New International Act Nominees. Go to @BET_INTL to cast your vote," the tweet read in part. 

Online voting was opened on June 7 and will run up to June 11. The 2021 BET Awards winners will be announced on June 28.

Reacting to her debut BET awards nomination, Tems tweeted: "So crazy! Incredibly honoured."

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Tems has been a diva on the rise since her breakthrough single 'Mr Rebel' recorded in 2018. She has already worked with American singer Khalid for the 'Know Your Worth' Remix alongside Davido as well as a collaboration with Wizkid on the still buzzing hit single 'Essence' off the 'Made In Lagos' album.

Tems, 25, released her debut EP 'For The Broken Ears' in 2020. A project which houses her hit tune 'Damages'. 

She was also nominated for the Headies Next Rated category in 2020, an award that was won by Omah Lay.