The two-time Grammy Award winner has made a major investment move after purchasing a stake in the MLS club, joining former Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata.
Nigerian singer Tems has made a major investment move by joining the ownership group of MLS club San Diego FC.
The Afrobeats singer is the latest high-profile name to purchase a stake in the California-based club which is still new to the MLS, having just been founded in May 2023.
According to a press release, the two-time Grammy winner and Oscar nominated musician has joined the San Diego FC ownership through her company The Leading Vibe.
Known for her effortless, one-of-a-kind, warm, vibrational sound, the Lagos-based singer, songwriter, and producer brings her creative spirit and passion for community to the world of soccer as San Diego FC’s partner.
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“We are delighted that Tems has joined San Diego FC as a club partner,” said San Diego FC chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour.
“Tems is a globally significant artist who will help us to 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 organization.”
The club’s CEO Tom Penn expressed his delight at adding Tems to the ownership roster, saying she brings a different vibe to the club that finished 11th in the 14-team Western Conference table in the 2024 MLS regular season.
“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, and her commitment to creating opportunities for young talent domestically and globally reflects the core values of Right to Dream,” said Penn.
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“We also look forward to creating meaningful connections between the music world and San Diego FC, uniting communities through the shared power of culture and sport.”
Tems has a Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance for “Love Me JeJe” from her acclaimed debut album Born In The Wild, as well as a Grammy for her work on Future’s chart-topping, triple platinum single “Wait for U”.
She has an Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for her work on “Lift Me Up,” the lead single off the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack. Her artistry and authenticity have made her an icon of empowerment and cultural connection, values that San Diego FC say align seamlessly with their vision to unite communities through the global game.
“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,” said Tems.
Tems joins a high-profile list of San Diego FC owners, who include; Issa Rae, former Chelsea and Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata, retired US Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, and founding partner and San Diego Padres’ perennial MLB All-Star Manny Machado.
San Diego will begin their MLS regular season with an away clash to Los Angeles Galaxy on February 24.
