For her participation to the popular song Wait for U with Future and Drake, she took home the award for Best Melodic Rap Performance.

They triumphed over a competitive field that included DJ Khaled and Kendrick Lamar.

Several musicians, including Omowunmi, Tiwa Savage, and Waje, have sent messages of congratulations for Tems.

"It's Tems' time. Nobody can stop her shine. Superstar," posted Afrobeats singer Olamide.

She has been hailed as the first female singer from Nigeria to win a Grammy by some followers on Twitter.

Others counter that Sade, a British-Nigerian singer whose true name is Helen Folasade Adu, attained that historic first. Four times, she has taken home the prize.

Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems, is a 27-year-old who has made significant progress.

She self-produced her debut track, Mr. Rebel, which she released in 2018, and today she is a Grammy winner with a list of notable worldwide performers on her songs.

This apparently includes partnerships with a number of megastars, such as Rihanna and Beyoncé.

Her voice ability has been lauded by other musicians.

Tems, according to DJ Edu, host of the BBC music program, This Is Africa, has a "unique" style.

"It's great to see Tems getting this recognition. She's always stood out from the crowd, being true to her own unique sound and style, and I'm really happy she's achieved such heights without having to conform," he told BBC News.

"I nominated her as one to watch in 2020 so obviously I'm basking in her success," he added.