Love Me Jeje: Tems Gives Props to Seyi Sodimu for Grammy Success

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In a heartfelt moment following her win at the 67th annual Grammy Awards, Nigerian R&B sensation Temilade Openiyi, known globally as Tems, publicly thanked music legend Seyi Sodimu for his pivotal role in her Grammy-winning track, 'Love Me Jeje'. 

Our source reports that Tems’ rendition of 'Love Me Jeje' took home the Best African Music Performance award, surpassing notable entries like “Tomorrow” by Yemi Alade, “MMS” by Asake & Wizkid, “Sensational” by Chris Brown featuring Davido & Lojay, and “Higher” by Burna Boy.

Expressing her gratitude via her X account on Monday, Tems acknowledged Sodimu’s generosity in allowing her to sample his 1997 hit, which she described as a "timeless classic." She shared, "I just want to thank the wonderful @seyimusic for his role in the support and clearing of his OG song Love me jeje. It’s brought the original song back to life for me and I’m glad that it’s getting its flowers today. A timeless classic. I appreciate you so much. Thank you for your love and support."

This acknowledgment not only highlights the collaborative spirit behind Tems' success but also celebrates the enduring legacy of Sodimu's music, demonstrating how modern artists can pay homage to and revive classic tracks, bringing them new life and recognition on the world stage.

See the post below:

I just want to thank the wonderful @seyimusic for his role in the support and clearing of his OG song Love me jeje. It’s brought the original song back to life for me and I’m glad that it’s getting it’s flowers today. A timeless classic.
I appreciate you so much. Thank you for… pic.twitter.com/4srX5DhKCz

— TEMS (@temsbaby) February 3, 2025

Source: DP

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