Tems’ manager, Donovan, has responded to the ongoing debate about whether the Nigerian singer can sell out London’s O2 Arena, pointing to the strong demand for her back-to-back shows at the Apollo.
Addressing the conversation on social media, Donovan shared ticket figures from the performances, revealing that 10,000 tickets sold out within a day, while another 8,000 people were left on the waiting list.
“We sold out the Apollo back to back. 10,000 tickets, with another 8,000 people on the waiting list after selling out. All this within a day. Hope these metrics help,” he said.
Tems has steadily expanded her international reach through hit songs such as Free Mind, Me & U, and Love Me JeJe. Her profile has also grown through major collaborations, including Essence with Wizkid and Wait for U with Future and Drake.
Beyond her recorded music, the singer has continued to perform on international stages and at major festivals, building a strong global following. Donovan’s response adds fresh figures to the discussion about her live-show demand, as fans continue to debate whether she could fill one of London’s biggest concert venues.
Tems’ manager, Donawon weighs in on the conversation on if Tems can sell out the O2 Arena 🗣️
— “We sold out the Apollo back to back. 10,000 tickets, with another 8,000 people on the waiting list after selling out. All this within a day. Hope these metrics help” https://t.co/Hic28l18GS
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