Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer (MLS) club San Diego FC.
The American club announced the addition of Tems to its executive team in a statement on Wednesday.
According to the statement, Tems acquired a stake in the club through her company, The Leading Vibe. The deal was facilitated through a partnership with Pave Investments, an African private investment firm that previously helped drive investors for NBA Africa.
San Diego FC stated that Tems has become a club partner and shares its “commitment to excellence and community engagement.”
Born in Lagos, Tems described football as a powerful force for unity and expressed her excitement about contributing to the club’s growth.
“I am thrilled to join San Diego FC’s ownership group and 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.”
Tems joins a roster of high-profile club partners, including actress Issa Rae, World Cup-winning footballer Juan Mata, retired U.S. Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, and San Diego Padres’ MLB All-Star Manny Machado.
