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Highlight as Tems delivers an unforgettable performance at the 2025 Club World Cup
Grammy-winning Nigerian songstress Tems captivated a global audience with a breathtaking performance during the FIFA Club World Cup Final halftime show, held at the iconic MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Performing alongside international superstars Doja Cat and J Balvin, Tems delivered a moving live rendition of her hit single Love Me Jeje, seamlessly blending soulful vocals with rich African rhythms.
Clad in an elegant black ensemble, the Essence collaborator was flanked by drummers and dancers who added a vibrant cultural flair to the show. Her stage presence and emotive delivery drew praise from fans around the world, both at the stadium and online.
The performance marked a landmark moment, as it was the first-ever official halftime show in the history of the FIFA Club World Cup, showcasing FIFA’s growing embrace of global pop culture.
Tems’ appearance further solidifies her status as one of Africa’s most important musical exports, continuing to raise the bar for African artists on international platforms.
Tems performing at the #FIFACWC Final ⚽️
She makes history as one of the first artists to headline the halftime show 👑 pic.twitter.com/qrT1D3ucIa
— tems 𝖘z𝖓 (@temsszn) July 13, 2025
In other news, Nigerian music powerhouses Wizkid and Tems have once again etched their names into the annals of music history, setting new records for African artists globally.
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Apple Music unveiled its official list of the most-streamed songs of all time, spotlighting tracks that have garnered the highest plays on the platform since its inception. Among the global chart-toppers, Wizkid and Tems stood tall as the top-performing African artists, cementing their legacy in the international music space.
Wizkid, through his 2016 global smash hit “One Dance” with Drake and Kyla, emerged as the highest-ranked African act on the all-time chart. The collaboration not only took over global charts upon release but has continued to enjoy immense streaming success almost a decade later, highlighting Wizkid’s enduring influence.
Tems, on the other hand, made history as the highest-ranked and only female African artist on the all-time list. Her Grammy-winning appearance on “Wait For U,” a collaboration with Future and Drake, catapulted her to new heights. The song, released in 2022, received widespread acclaim and reinforced her global appeal.