Globally acclaimed Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems is heading to South Africa. Thanks to Big Concerts, the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter is bringing her soulful voice and emotive lyrics to Johannesburg in 2025.
TEMS Live in Johannesburg – First-Ever South African Tour Stop!
Known for her unique blend of Afrobeat, R&B, and neo-soul, Tems has captivated audiences worldwide. Her Johannesburg concert is set to be an unforgettable live experience. Releasing her debut single in summer of 2018 – after quitting her digital marketing job at the top of 2018 – the response was so electric that the 25-year-old artist and producer knew she’d got it right.
“I hope when people see me, they see God, working through me,” Tems states calmly in a signature Lagosian drawl. For her, it’s the only way to explain her journey so far and the relationship she bears to the music she creates.
A Soulful Gift
For the singer, born Temilade Openiyi, her music is the simplest form of expression: “It’s like it’s coming from my soul,” she offers.
There is a catharsis to how riffs seem to fall from her mouth, strewn effortlessly over beats that seamlessly merge the familiar worlds of Afrobeats, R&B and pop into something distinctly new. The deep richness to her vocals, undeniable hooks of her Afrobeats predecessors and the unique blend of her own soul and language make her much-anticipated debut EP primed to disrupt in Nigeria and internationally.
So, what’s the message that Tems hopes to spread through her art?
“Apart from the government, music is the only thing that influences people individually and simultaneously” she unpacks calmly. Alongside wanting to make tangible change for those in need – creating opportunities and resources – she concludes, most importantly, her main goal:
“I just want to be a source of hope.”
Get Your Tickets
The artist will perform at The Dome, Nasrec, Johannesburg, which opens in January 2025, on 20 March 2025. This highly anticipated concert promises to showcase Tems signature sound and powerful stage presence, making it a must-see event for fans. Powered by Y. Another Big Concerts Experience.
The Discovery Bank pre-sale begins at 09h00 on Wednesday, 27 November and runs until 08h59 on Friday 29 November. Tickets from Ticketmaster or Big Concerts.
Tickets go on sale to the public at 09h00 on Friday 29 November from Ticketmaster or Big Concerts.
Fans are strongly advised against purchasing tickets from Viagogo and other secondary sites. These tickets are unlawfully resold by deceitful sellers for commercial purposes at multiple times the face value and are not legitimate tickets. Should you purchase these tickets, you will be denied entry into the venue, and you will not be entitled to a refund.
All tickets will be 100% digital, mobile only tickets, and only verified Ticketmaster accounts will be eligible to purchase up to 10 tickets per Fan.
For more information, please visit Big Concerts.
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