Tems Becomes The First African Musician To Perform At The FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show With Magnificent Rendition Of Love Me Jeje

Fast-rising Nigerian star Tems became the first African artist to perform in the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show on Sunday, July 13.

The performance took place in the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, at the tournament’s 2025 final.

Tems headlined the 15-minute event, which also featured global talents Doja Cat and J Balvin, as well as surprise cameos by Coldplay and Emmanuel Kelly.

Nigerian Grammy-winning singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has become the first African musician to perform at the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show. The performance took place on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the global tournament’s widely anticipated final.

FIFA and Global Citizen, which co-produced the event, announced Tems as the show’s headliner. The singer, known for classics such as “Essence,” “Free Mind,” and her most recent album, “Born in the Wild,” played for a global audience of football and music fans.

Her concert was a blend of powerful vocals and beautiful stagecraft, highlighting her unique Afro-fusion style.

Tems lights up FIFA World Cup stage with magnificent rendition of Love Me Jeje: “Omo see voice, too sweet”

Tems now joins an exclusive group of international stars who have performed on the FIFA stage, including Shakira and Jennifer Lopez. Tems’ mesmerising “Love Me Jeje” channelled African sentiments.

The Nigerian singer glided across the stage in a shimmering cold shoulder black top and heels, her guitar-tinged single playing in the background. Doja Cat followed with her chart-topping hit “Woman,” and Coldplay finished the section with “A Sky Full of Stars,” which included Emmanuel Kelly.

Tems’ rendition and stage presence wowed football and music fans alike. While she has not commented on the performance at the time of this report, it adds to her rising global success, which includes debuting at the Met Gala and appearing on major Hollywood soundtracks.

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