Tems: Nigerian music star now co-owner of football club

Two-time Grammy Award winner Temilade Openiyi also known as Tems has become a partner in San Diego FC (SDFC).

The song writer and producer is joining the ownership group of the Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion team through her company, The Leading Vibe.

Her investment is made in collaboration with Pave Investments, an African private investment firm, with Pave’s Tunde Folawiyo and Kwamena Afful also joining the ownership group.

Expressing her excitement on the development, she 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,”

Tems shared this in a statement. “Football has a unique way of bringing people together, and I am excited to help build something special in San Diego.”

SDFC CEO Tom Penn welcomed the partnership, stating, “Tems is an extraordinary artist and cultural force worldwide. We are honored to have her join our club and bring her visionary perspective to San Diego FC. Her passion for empowering the next generation aligns perfectly with our mission.”