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Tems to Make History as First African Artist to Perform at FIFA Club World Cup Halftime Show
Nigerian music sensation Tems has been officially confirmed as the halftime performer for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final, set to take place on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
With this performance, Tems will become the first and only African artist to headline the FIFA Club World Cup halftime show, marking a groundbreaking moment in global music and sports entertainment.
Celebrated for her soulful voice, genre-blending style, and international appeal, Tems continues to solidify her place as a trailblazer in African music, building on her Grammy win, Oscar nomination, and global chart success.
Her appearance will be a major highlight of the Club World Cup finale, which showcases the best football clubs from every continent. The show promises to be a celebration of culture, rhythm, and unity, with Tems bringing her distinctive mix of Afrobeats, R&B, and alternative music to a global audience.
Pleased to announce that @temsbaby will be performing at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on Sunday 13th July 2025 at the Metlife Stadium 🇺🇸⚽️ pic.twitter.com/vaLnWEPhlO
— Muyiwa Awoniyi (@IAmDonawon) June 9, 2025
In other news, Tems has added another historic accolade to her name, receiving the prestigious Diamond Award at Billboard’s inaugural Global Power Players Event held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Shoreditch House in East London.
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter was recognized alongside global icons Sir Elton John and EMPIRE founder Ghazi Shami, in a night celebrating individuals redefining the future of the global music landscape.
Tems, who holds the record as the most-awarded African artist in Billboard history, was presented with the award by Nkosiyati Khumalo, the incoming editor of Billboard Africa.