Nigerian global superstar Tems has sent the music world into a frenzy after announcing a “Surprise Release Event’’ set to take place in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
According to an invitation quietly circulating online, the exclusive late-night gathering will run from 10 PM to 2 AM.
While Tems has kept the specifics under wraps, the timing of the event has sparked intense speculation. The four-hour window leads directly into New Music Friday, the industry’s universal release period that begins at 12:00 AM local time.
The overlap has fueled rumors that the singer may be planning to drop new music or even unveil a full project right at midnight.
Tems, who recently performed at Camp Flog Gnaw in Los Angeles on November 15–16, is believed to still be in the city for music-related activities.
Her last major release was her debut album, Born in the Wild, in 2024, following a breakout run that earned her a Grammy, major global collaborations, and a rapidly expanding international fanbase.
The circulating invitation has already generated massive excitement among fans and industry insiders, many of whom believe Tems is gearing up for the next phase of her sonic evolution.
The singer is known for hosting intimate, high-profile events similar to the private listening party for Born in the Wild, attended by Don Jazzy, Pheelz, Fave, and other major names in the industry.
For now, Tems is keeping everyone guessing, heightening anticipation for what may turn out to be one of the biggest surprise releases of the year.
🚨 Tems has a surprise release event in LA on Thursday
New Music Friday? 👀🤔 pic.twitter.com/6XqkseXacE
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) November 19, 2025