Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, better known by her stage as Tems, has become a club partner of San Diego FC, an MLS club.
Tems joined the ownership group through her company, The Leading Vibe, according to a statement released by SDFC on Wednesday.
Tems became the first African woman to acquire an MLS property in the process.
“We are delighted that Tems has joined San Diego FC as a club partner,” SDFC chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour said in a statement.
“Tems is a globally significant artist who will help us reach new audiences and spread the word about our unique project, which, of course, has its foundations in sub-Saharan Africa through the unique Right to Dream organisation.”
Reacting to her addition as the latest partner in SDFC’s ownership group, the singer said:
“I am thrilled to join San Diego FC’s ownership group and to be part of a club that celebrates creativity, culture, and the power of community.
“Football has a unique way of bringing people together, and I am excited to help build something special in San Diego, a city that thrives on diversity and innovation.”
In another story, Tems won the ‘Best African Music Performance’ category at the 67th Academy Grammy Awards for her song ‘Love Me JeJe’.
The prestigious award event was held in the early hours of Monday morning at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, United States.
The songstress edged out fellow Nigerians in a strong field of nominees — including Yemi Alade, Asake, Wizkid, Davido, Lojay, and Burna Boy — to secure the coveted award.
n her acceptance speech, the singer, who seemed elated, said: “Wow, dear God. Thank you so much for putting me on this stage and bringing me this team”.
“Tomorrow is my mum’s birthday and this is her first Grammys. I just want to thank you ma because she has really done a lot for me and my brother.
“Happy birthday, mum. And I want to thank my team. Muyiwa, Wale, my beautiful stylist, and lovely girls… I love you guys.
“Thank you so much. To God be the glory. Honestly, He has changed my life so much”.
Tems, however, lost the ‘Best R&B Song’ award to US singer SZA. She also lost her third nomination in the ‘Best Global Music Album’ category for her project ‘Born In The Wild’ to Matt B’s ‘Alkebulan II’ featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Also in the category was Rema for ‘Heis’ album.
This is not her first Grammy Award win.
