Grammy award-winning artiste Tems has made history by becoming the first Nigerian Afrobeats star to join the ownership group of a Major League Soccer (MLS) club.
Tems’ company, The Leading Vibe, has partnered with San Diego FC, bringing a unique blend of music, culture, and community to the team.
“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,” Tems said in a statement on the club’s website.
“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.”
Tems, a two-time Grammy Award winner, is fresh from her recent win at the 67th GRAMMY Awards, where she took home the Best African Music Performance award for “Love Me Jeje” from her debut album “Born In The Wild”.
She has also received Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for her work on “Lift Me Up”, the lead single from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack.
Tems joins a star-studded list of club partners at San Diego FC, including actress Issa Rae, World Cup winner Juan Mata, retired U.S. Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, and founding partner and San Diego Padres’ MLB All-Star Manny Machado.
San Diego FC, established in May 2023, will begin competing in the MLS in the 2025 season as the 30th team in the league.
The team will play in the Western Conference with the Snapdragon Stadium in California as their home ground.
They will make their MLS debut on Sunday, February 23, against LA Galaxy, the reigning MLS Cup champions.
Tems’ involvement with San Diego FC is expected to bring a new level of excitement and energy to the team, as well as help to promote the growth of football in Nigeria and Africa.
As a global ambassador for Afrobeats music, Tems is well-positioned to help bridge the gap between music, culture, and sports, and to inspire a new generation of football fans around the world.
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