2023 Grammy aftermath: here is why Tems is not the first Nigerian female Grammy winner

Cynthia Erivo

The Nigerian actress, singer, and songwriter was born on January 8, 1987, in Stockwell, South London to a Nigerian father and mother. Cynthia is on the verge of becoming an EGOT, having won Emmy, Grammy, and Tony awards. In the 2017 Grammy Awards, Cynthia won Best Musical Theatre Album for “The Color Purple“.