- Tems, a Grammy-winning singer, was awarded the Diamond award on the Billboard World Energy Gamers occasion in London.
- The occasion honored influential music business figures, together with Sir Elton John and EMPIRE founder Ghazi Shami, at Tems.
- Tems expressed gratitude for Billboard’s assist of African music and tradition, highlighting its international development and development.
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems has been honoured with the celebrated Diamond Award on the inaugural Billboard World Energy Gamers occasion held in London.
The ceremony, which spotlighted key figures shaping the worldwide music business, noticed Tems celebrated alongside legendary artist Sir Elton John and EMPIRE founder Ghazi Shami.
Whereas accepting the award, Tems expressed her deep appreciation to Billboard for championing African music and tradition on a world stage. She acknowledged the rising affect of African sounds worldwide and credited Billboard for being instrumental in its rise.
“Being African and a musician is a complete new world and I really feel like Billboard has been so supportive of not simply African music however the entire scene and the tradition.
“This has been a extremely nice honor, particularly provided that that African music is transferring to heights that has by no means been seen earlier than, and Billboard is among the key gamers in transferring that needle ahead,” Tems stated.
Along with Tems, Sir Elton John was awarded the Creators’ Champion Award, whereas Ghazi Shami acquired the Clive Davis Visionary Award, which was offered by Nigerian star Olamide.
The occasion additionally marked the launch of Billboard’s first-ever UK Energy Gamers chart, celebrating music management and innovation within the UK and past.