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Tems confirmed for AFROPUNK Brazil 2025 in Salvador, Bahia
Nigerian music sensation Tems is set to grace the stage at AFROPUNK Brazil 2025, marking yet another milestone in her meteoric international rise.
The acclaimed singer-songwriter will perform on November 9 in Salvador, Bahia, at one of the most culturally significant festivals on the global Black arts calendar.
The news was unveiled alongside bold new promo visuals, confirming Tems as a headliner at the two-day event, which runs from November 8–9.
Held in Brazil’s historic Afro-Brazilian heartland, AFROPUNK Brazil has grown into more than just a music festival it is a living, breathing tribute to Black heritage, resistance, and creativity.
This year’s edition promises a blend of ancestral rhythms and futuristic soundscapes, bringing together a dynamic mix of artists from across the diaspora.
Sharing the bill with Tems are British soul powerhouse Jorja Smith and beloved Brazilian icons like Péricles, Liniker, and BaianaSystem. The festival will once again transform Salvador into a vibrant nexus of music, art, identity, and social commentary.
Tems will be performing at Afropunk Brazil on November 9th, 2025, in Salvador, as part of the AFROPUNK FESTIVAL 2025! 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/DwCNkIhJQS
— TEMT AFRICA (@Temt_Africa) June 25, 2025
Tems’ inclusion underscores her continued evolution as a global force in music, representing both contemporary African excellence and timeless soulful depth. Her upcoming performance is already being billed as one of the standout highlights of the festival.
AFROPUNK, known for its boundary-pushing blend of fashion, activism, and sonic exploration, has long celebrated unapologetic Black expression, and Tems, with her distinctive voice and commanding stage presence, fits seamlessly into that tradition.
This appearance adds to an already remarkable year for the Free Mind singer, whose 2025 itinerary includes shows in Portugal, the Netherlands, a massive set at London’s Wembley Stadium, and a performance at the FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S.
As more names are expected to join the AFROPUNK Brazil lineup in the coming weeks, fans are already circling the dates and preparing to witness another defining moment in Tems’ global journey.