Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Tems don make history as di first African woman to join di ownership group of San Diego FC, one Major League Soccer (MLS) team. She join di team through her company, di leading vibe, as one club partner.
Dis ogbonge opportunity come for Tems in less than two weeks after winning Grammy award for her song “Love Me Jeje.”
A new beginning for Tems at San Diego FC
Tems join San Diego FC through partnership with Pave Investments, one African private investment firm. Tunde Folawiyo and Kwamena Afful from Pave Investments also join di ownership group.
Dem aim to amplify di impact of Right to Dream Academy and San Diego FC, and inspire and empower communities on and off di field.
Tems joins the @sandiegofc Ownership Group as a Club Partner ⚽️🕊️
— She becomes The 1st African female to be involved in @MLS ownership 👑 pic.twitter.com/FnsyGoZmQB
— tems 𝖘z𝖓 (@temsszn) February 12, 2025
Reaction from San Diego FC management
Di chairman of San Diego FC, sir Mohamed Mansour, express his delight at Tems joining di team.
“We are delighted that tems has joined San Diego FC,” he said. “She be one global significant artist wey go help us reach new audiences and strengthen our connection to sub-saharan Africa through Di Right to Dream Organization.”
Tems’ vision
Tems say she dey thrilled to be part of San Diego FC, and she look forward to building something special in San Diego. “I am thrilled to be part of San Diego FC, a club wey celebrate creativity and connection,” she said. “Football get one way of bringing people together, and I’m excited to help build something special in San Diego.”
Conclusion
Tems’ joining of San Diego FC na one historic moment for African women in sports.
She don become an inspiration to many young girls and women, and her involvement in San Diego FC fc go bring more attention to di team and di sport.
