Nigerian Grammy-winning artiste, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history as the first African musician to perform at the FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show.
The performance took place on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the highly anticipated final of the global tournament.
Tems was announced as a headliner for the show by FIFA and Global Citizen, who co-produced the event.
The singer, known for hits like “Essence”, “Free Mind” and her latest album “Born in the Wild”, performed to a global audience of football and music lovers. Her set featured a mix of powerful vocals and elegant stagecraft, showcasing her signature Afro-fusion sound.
The performance took place on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the highly anticipated final of the global tournament.
Tems was announced as a headliner for the show by FIFA and Global Citizen, who co-produced the event.
The singer, known for hits like “Essence”, “Free Mind” and her latest album “Born in the Wild”, performed to a global audience of football and music lovers. Her set featured a mix of powerful vocals and elegant stagecraft, showcasing her signature Afro-fusion sound.
This milestone adds to her growing list of international achievements. She recently became the first Nigerian female artiste to debut at the Met Gala and has been featured on soundtracks for major Hollywood films.
Credit: Guardian Nigeria
Credit: Guardian Nigeria