Tems Takes the Field! Tems Joins Ownership Team of San Diego FC

Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has officially become a part-owner of San Diego FC, a Major League Soccer (MLS) club in the United States. The club announced the inclusion of the two-time Grammy Award winner in a statement on Wednesday, February 13.

Tems joins an elite ownership group that includes former Chelsea player Juan Mata, American actress Issa Rae, and retired U.S. Navy SEAL Jocko Willink.

Her stake in the club was acquired through her company, The Leading Vibe, in a deal facilitated by Pave Investments, an African private investment firm known for its collaborations with NBA Africa. With this move, Tems makes history as the first African female to hold MLS ownership.

San Diego FC emphasized that Tems will play a key role as a club partner, contributing to its vision of excellence and community engagement.

Expressing her excitement about the partnership, Tems described football as a unifying force. "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," she said. "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."