Nigerian star Tems won the Diamond Award at Billboard's first Global Power Players event held at London's Shoreditch House. The ceremony honored three major music figures with prestigious awards during the East London gathering. Legendary British artist Sir Elton John received the Creators' Champion Award for his music industry contributions. EMPIRE founder Ghazi Shami earned the Clive Davis Visionary Award that Nigerian performer Olamide presented to him. Tems thanked Billboard for supporting African music and culture worldwide.
The award winner noted that African music reaches new heights around the globe. She credited Billboard with helping drive the continent's musical momentum forward. The event also launched Billboard's first UK Power Players chart that celebrates British music industry leaders. Tems holds the record as the most-awarded African artist throughout Billboard's entire history. Her latest recognition follows her honor at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music event earlier this year.
The award winner noted that African music reaches new heights around the globe. She credited Billboard with helping drive the continent's musical momentum forward. The event also launched Billboard's first UK Power Players chart that celebrates British music industry leaders. Tems holds the record as the most-awarded African artist throughout Billboard's entire history. Her latest recognition follows her honor at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music event earlier this year.
