Tems wins prestigious ‘Impact Prize’ at London BMI Awards
Afrobeats sensational singer/songwriter, Temilade Openiyi ‘Tems’ added to her record-breaking year as she took home one of the biggest awards at the annual BMI London Awards.
She won the Impact Prize which spotlights and honours leading songwriters, composers, and music publishers in the UK and Europe.
The BMI Film & TV Awards are awards presented annually by UK-based performance rights organization, Broadcast Music, Inc.(BMI) honoring songwriters, composers, and music publishers in various genres.
Tems joins British singer/songwriter, RAYE and British- Nigerian singer/songwriter, Arlo Parks as artists who have won the award. The BMI Impact Award is given to a songwriter/producer/composer for their artistry, creative vision, and impact on the future of music.
“This year’s Impact Award goes to @Temsbaby for her ground-breaking artistry, creative vision and impact on the future of music! Congratulations! We are excited to see what’s next! #BMILondonAwards.”
This year's Impact Award goes to @Temsbaby for her ground-breaking artistry, creative vision and impact on the future of music! Congratulations! We are excited to see what's next! #BMILondonAwards https://t.co/mSCkHdfwpG pic.twitter.com/ygdsgBUAX6
— BMI London (@BMILondon) October 4, 2022
Tems met and took a photo with the BMI President’s Award recipient, English singer-songwriter, Elle Goulding. She also got a BMI certificate alongside Wizkid and his producer, P2J for the huge success of Essence which was awarded for songwriting in the Pop Category.
Both ‘Essence’ and the Justin Bieber-assisted remix were awarded in recognition of the song’s exploit.
.@temsbaby, @p2jmusic & Wale Davies accepting a BMI Award for Essence – @wizkidayo ft. Tems 🕊#BMILondonAwards pic.twitter.com/ISHs0dys49
— TEMS SZN (@temsszn) October 3, 2022