Tems will share the stage with Puerto Rican hitmaker, J Balvin, and American Pop star, Doja Cat, in a performance curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay.
By Abioye Damilare Samson
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tems, has been announced as one of the headline performers for the first halftime show at the FIFA Club World Cup. The historic event will take place on July 19, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, during the tournament’s final match, marking FIFA’s bold attempt to mirror the high-energy spectacle of America’s Super Bowl halftime shows.
Tems will share the stage with Puerto Rican hitmaker, J Balvin, and American Pop star, Doja Cat, in a performance curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay. The announcement comes just days after Tems was honoured with the Diamond Award at Billboard’s inaugural Global Power Players event in London, a recognition that further cements her international acclaim.
Her growing influence is also extending into sports. Earlier this year, Tems made headlines as the first African woman and artiste to acquire ownership in a Major League Soccer team, joining the investor group behind San Diego FC.
As Afrobeats continues to surge globally, its fusion with mainstream culture — from fashion to film to sports — reflects the genre’s growing resonance beyond the continent. Tems’ forthcoming performance at the Club World Cup final adds to this momentum and signals FIFA’s recognition of Africa’s cultural currency on the world stage.