Tems becomes co-owner of US Club San Diego FC
Nigerian Grammy Award-winning singer and producer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history as the first African female to join the ownership group of Major League Soccer’s San Diego Football Club.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, February 12, with Tems becoming a club partner through her company, The Leading Vibe.
In a statement, Tems expressed her excitement, saying, “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.”
Tems joins a growing list of influential figures in San Diego FC’s ownership, including actress and producer Issa Rae, who was recently named a club partner.
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In 2021, Tems teamed up with Pave Investments, an African private investment firm with ties to NBA Africa’s strategic investment group. Pave Investments’ chairman, Tunde Folawiyo, and founding director, Kwamena Afful, are also part of the new ownership group at San Diego FC.
Tems’ influence as a global cultural icon aligns with the club’s mission to unite communities through soccer, while fostering creativity and empowerment. The ownership changes are designed to strengthen the club’s ties with its youth-focused partner, Right to Dream Academy, a football development program aimed at nurturing young talent.
“We are honored to welcome Tems to the club,” said San Diego FC CEO Tom Penn. “Her vision and passion for empowering the next generation fit seamlessly with our mission. We are excited about the opportunity to create meaningful connections between the music world and San Diego FC, bringing together communities through culture and sport.”
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