Nigerian Grammy winner joins Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend and other stars at $850m Chicago dedication event.
Nigerian Grammy-winning singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, delivered a memorable performance at the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Centre in Chicago.
The Afrobeats star was among a lineup of international music legends, including Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Bruce Springsteen, John Legend, Bono and The Edge, who performed at the high-profile dedication event.
The ceremony, held at John Lewis Plaza on the 19-acre campus, was attended by former U.S. President Barack Obama, his family members, and other global political and entertainment figures.
Before her performance, Tems expressed her excitement and gratitude for being part of the historic event, describing the opportunity as a blessing.
The singer later admitted feeling nervous after mistakenly mentioning the wrong names while addressing Obama’s daughters on stage, but she received a warm reception from the audience.
Tems’ appearance further highlights the growing global influence of Nigerian music and culture, with her performance adding to the country’s strong representation at the newly opened centre.
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