Talented Nigerian singer and performer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, secured three nominations at this year’s BET Awards.

The event is scheduled to take place on the 27th of June 2022.

She was nominated in the Best International Act category alongside fellow Nigerian artiste Fireboy DML, Dave and others. She was also nominated for Best New Artiste and lastly in the Best Collaboration category for her contribution on WizKid’s colossal hit song ‘Essence’.

Below are the categories and the nominated artistes:

Best International Act

• Dave (U.K.)
• Dinos (France)
• Fally Ipupa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
• Fireboy Dml (Nigeria)
• Little Simz (U.K.)
• Ludmilla (Brazil)
• Major League Djz (South Africa)
• Tayc (France)
• Tems (Nigeria)

Best new artiste

• Baby Keem
• Benny the Butcher
• Latto
• Muni Long
• Tems
• Yung Bleu

Best collaboration

• “Essence,” Wizkid Feat. Justin Bieber & Tems
• “Every Chance I Get,” DJ Khaled Feat. Lil Baby & Lil Durk
• “Family Ties,” Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar
• “Kiss Me More,” Doja Cat Feat. SZA
• “Way 2 Sexy,” Drake Feat. Future & Young Thug
• “Whole Lotta Money” (Remix), Bia Feat. Nicki Minaj