Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi popularly known as Tems has joined San Diego Football Club’s ownership group as a club partner through her company, ‘The Leading Vibe’.
Gatekeepers News reports that the club announced the partnership on Wednesday, 12 February.
Tems also announced it in a press statement 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.”
SDFC noted that Tems is joining the club in partnership with Pave Investments, an African private investment firm.
Tunde Folawiyo, chairman of Pave Investments, and Kwamena Afful, founding director of Pave Investments, are also joining San Diego FC ownership group.
The group’s CEO, Tom Penn said, “Tems is an extraordinary artist and cultural force worldwide. We are honored to have her join our Club and bring her visionary perspective to San Diego FC.”
“Her passion for empowering the next generation aligns perfectly with our mission, and her commitment to creating opportunities for young talent domestically and globally reflects the core values of Right to Dream. We also look forward to creating meaningful connections between the music world and San Diego FC, uniting communities through the shared power of culture and sport.”
