00:11Thames, the new queen of Afrobeats? Has she dethroned Tiwa Savage and overtaken Yemi Alade?
00:17Ladies and gentlemen, Thames.
00:30Yo, guys. Welcome back to CityBuzz Vibes, where we bring you the juiciest entertainment gist straight from the Afrobeats capital
00:38of the world.
00:39Your home for all things entertainment and lifestyle.
00:44And today's topic? It's so hot, it's burning.
00:48Setting the industry on fire.
00:50Has Thames officially become the new queen of Afrobeats?
00:54Has she dethroned Tiwa Savage and surpassed Yemi Alade?
00:58And today, we'll break it all down for you.
01:01It's been a dream. My mom's around. She's back there somewhere.
01:06Got your face on magazines. How I feel is giving me.
01:11But do you care to see plenty of fire in my eyes?
01:16If you missed it, Thames just made history by winning Best African Music Performance at the 67th Grammy Awards.
01:24So sorry. I do, I do work out.
01:27That's right. She is the first female Nigerian artist to win a Grammy solo.
01:31And that's not all. Her track, Love Me Jeje, went head to head with Yemi Alade, Burn a Boy, and
01:37DeVito, and she won.
01:39Love Me Jeje means love me softly, love me tenderly, take your time with me type thing.
01:46The rise of Thames, Afrobeats' new queen?
01:49Afrobeats has always been a male-dominated battleground.
01:52But over the years, powerhouses like Tiwa Savage and Yemi Alade have proven that women can also reign supreme.
01:58However, with the meteoric rise of Thamelade Openiti, aka Thames, the game might be changing.
02:05From underground star to global icon, Thames' journey has been nothing short of legendary.
02:11Born in Lagos on June 11, 1995, she grew up listening to the likes of Lauren Hill, Eric Abadu, and
02:18Bob Marley, artists known for their deep, soulful sounds.
02:21She wasn't in a hurry to fit into the mainstream Nigerian pop scene, and that decision made all the difference.
02:28Her breakout track, Try Me, 2019, became an anthem, introducing fans to her unique mix of Afrobeats, R&B, and
02:37soul.
02:38But 2020 was the real game-changer.
02:40Her feature on WizKid's Essence turned her into a global superstar.
02:44The song topped international charts, got a Justin Bieber remix, and became the first Nigerian song to go platinum in
02:51the USA.
02:52Then came Fountains with Drake, and collaborations with heavyweights like Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Future.
02:59Thames had officially arrived.
03:01I can figure out myself when I'm dancing in my world.
03:07On Sunday, February 2, 2025, Thames made history by winning the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Grammy
03:15Awards,
03:16becoming the first Nigerian female artist to win a Grammy for a solo song.
03:20Her track, Love Me Jeje, outshined competitors like Yemi Alade's Tomorrow, Asake's MMS, WizKid,
03:28Chris Brown's Sensational, Feet, DeVito, and LoJ, and Burna Boy's Higher.
03:34This isn't her first Grammy moment.
03:36She previously won Best Melodic Rap Performance for her contribution to Future's Wait For You, Feet It, Drake, and Thames,
03:42in 2023.
03:44But with this solo win, Thames has cemented her place at the top of the food chain.
03:52The internet is buzzing.
03:54Some fans say, Thames is the goat.
03:57While others still hold Tiwa and Yemi Alade in high regard.
04:01Next up tonight on the Coronation Concert Stage, it's the queen of Afro Beats,
04:07Windsor, make some noise for the amazing Tiwa Savage!
04:39Let's not forget Tiwa Savage.
04:40She has held the Afro Beats crown for years, with countless hits, awards, and global collabs.
04:46For years, Tiwa Savage has been the undisputed queen of Afro Beats, dominating with hits like
04:52All Over, Malo, Karoba, and collaborations with Brandy, Beyonce, and WizKid.
05:07And then there's Mama Africa, Yemi Alade.
05:14She has dominated African charts, carried the Afro Beats flag across Francophone Africa,
05:20dropping bangers like Johnny, Oh My Gosh, and Batty, while bagging awards across the continent.
05:25Winning Best Female Act at the MTV Africa Music Awards multiple times.
05:48But Thames is operating on a different level.
05:50Two Grammys, collabs with WizKid, Drake, Future, and even Beyonce.
05:54She has crossed over to the global stage in a way no other female Afro Beats artist has done before.
06:04But some die-hard Tiwa and Yemi fans are saying,
06:07Hold up, they paved the way.
06:10But Thames is playing on a different level.
06:13She is the first female Nigerian solo artist to win a Grammy.
06:17She has worked with some of the biggest artists in the world and has a sound that transcends borders.
06:23Does that make her the new queen of Afro Beats?
06:27The fans will decide.
06:29So, we leave the question to you, the fans.
06:33Is Thames the new queen of Afro Beats?
06:35Has she dethroned Tiwa Savage and Yemi Alade?
06:38Or are we crowning her too soon?
06:40This is the hot debate right now.
06:42Let's get the conversation started.
06:43Let's hear your thoughts.
06:45Drop a comment below.
06:46Use the hashtag ThamesqueenofAfroBeats and tag us at CityBuzzTV.
07:15Has Thames officially become the new queen of Afro Beats?
07:18Has she dethroned Tiwa Savage and surpassed Yemi Alade?
07:23We'll break it all down for you.
07:26If you missed it, Thames just made history by winning Best African Music Performance at the 67th Grammy Awards.
07:34So sorry.
07:35I do, I do work out.
07:37That's right.
07:38She is the first female Nigerian artist to win a Grammy solo.
07:42Love me, Jay Jay Jay means...
07:44Internet is buzzing.
07:45Some fans say,
07:46Thames is the goat while others still hold Tiwa and Yemi Alade in high regard.
07:55But some diehard Tiwa and Yemi fans are saying,
07:59hold up, they paved the way.
08:01But Thames is playing on a different level.
08:04She is the first female Nigerian solo artist to win a Grammy.
08:08She has worked with some of the biggest artists in the world and has a sound that transcends borders.
08:15Does that make her the new queen of Afro Beats?
08:18The fans will decide.
08:20So we leave the question to you, the fans.
08:24Is Thames the new queen of Afro Beats?
08:26Has she dethroned Tiwa Savage and Yemi Alade?
08:29Or are we crowning her too soon?
08:31This is the hot debate right now.
08:33Oh, got me leaving softly, yeah, yeah.
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