Tems Joins San Diego FC Ownership, Making History in MLS

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, has become a club partner and part of the ownership group of MLS side San Diego FC.

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San Diego FC announced today that Tems has joined its ownership group through her company, The Leading Vibe, making her the first African woman to hold an ownership stake in an MLS club.

“We are delighted that Tems has joined San Diego FC as a club partner,” SDFC chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour said in a statement.

“Tems is a globally significant artist who will help us reach new audiences and spread the word about our unique project, which, of course, has its foundations in sub-Saharan Africa through the unique Right to Dream organisation.”

From Lagos to San Diego…

GRAMMY Award-Winning, Oscar Nominated Nigerian singer-songwriter @temsbaby joins San Diego FC ownership group as a club partner.

Tems becomes the FIRST African female to be involved in MLS ownership.

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— San Diego FC (@sandiegofc) February 12, 2025

Reacting to her addition as the latest partner in SDFC’s ownership group, the singer said: “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.

“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.”

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