Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history as the first artist from the country to perform at the FIFA Club World Cup final halftime show.
The performance took place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where she shared the stage with American rapper Doja Cat and Colombian star J Balvin. The show was curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and staged above the stands to protect the pitch.
The event had several high-profile guests in attendance, including U.S. President Donald Trump.
Earlier in the year, the two-time Grammy-winning singer became a part-owner of San Diego FC, a Major League Soccer (MLS) club in the United States. The club announced the inclusion of the two-time Grammy Award winner in a statement on Wednesday, February 13.
Tems acquired a stake in the club through her company, The Leading Vibe, in a deal facilitated by Pave Investments, an African private investment firm known for its work with NBA Africa. With this move, she becomes the first African female to be involved in MLS ownership.
San Diego FC highlighted that Tems will serve as a club partner, contributing to its vision of excellence and community engagement.
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Tems slaying the game! Congrats to her on making history as the first Nigerian artist to perform at the FIFA Club World Cup final halftime show! That’s a major win for Nigerian talent on the global stage!