Tems Cancels Kigali Concert Amid Rwanda-Congo Tensions
Nigerian Afrobeats Star Tems has canceled her Born in the Wild tour stop in Kigali, Rwanda, originally scheduled for March 22, 2025. The Grammy-winning artist and 2025 nominee made the announcement after learning about the ongoing conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Tems expressed her apologies for promoting the show without being aware of the situation. She clarified that it was never her intention to be insensitive and reassured fans of her commitment to making thoughtful decisions.
“So I recently promoted my show in Rwanda without realising that there is ongoing conflict between Rwanda and Congo. I never ever intend to be insensitive to real-world issues, and I sincerely apologize if this came across that way. I simply had no idea this was going on. My heart goes out to those affected. Conflict is no joke and I truly hope and pray for peace in this time.”
The Kigali concert was part of Tems’ global tour in support of Born In the Wild, her debut album released in 2024. Over the past year, she has brought the album to fans around the world, performing in cities like London, Paris, Norway, Germany, the US, Canada, and Australia.
— TEMS (@temsbaby) January 30, 2025
Following the album’s release last year, Tems embarked on a world tour, performing across various continents and countries, including London, Paris, Norway, Germany, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
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