Fresh off her second Grammy win, Nigerian sensation Tems keeps soaring higher ad higher. To add to her milestones, the “Damages” singer electrified North Carolina as a headliner at J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival.
Whew! Tems (@temsbaby) knows how to put on a show. She was so amazing at @Dreamvillefest 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾#dreamvillefestival #dreamville pic.twitter.com/KXpXxf7FOx
— Okayplayer (@okayplayer) April 7, 2025
Thousands of fans and music lovers witnessed the Nigerian born now international superstar deliver a thrilling performance of her hit singles.
Tems performing Higher at #DreamvilleFest ✨ pic.twitter.com/WCQgySI4Qr
— tems 𝖘z𝖓 (@temsszn) April 7, 2025
A special moment arrived when hometown hero J. Cole joined her on stage for their collaboration, “Free Fall,” from her debut album, ‘Born In The Wild.’
Tems x J Cole at the dreamville festival🤍pic.twitter.com/fTw2z4DCnB
— VAWZEN (@loneVAWZEN) April 7, 2025
This vibrant festival appearance follows Tems’ recent captivating shows in South Africa, part of her ‘Born In The Wild’ tour.2 Since her global breakthrough in 2020, Tems has solidified her status as a highly sought-after African icon. Earlier this year, her performance at the Aston Martin F1 car launch at the O2 Arena further underscored her global prominence.
2025 has already been a landmark year for Tems, marked by her second Grammy for Best African Song Performance and four new RIAA certifications, highlighting her widespread commercial success.3 As Women’s History Month concluded, Spotify recognized Tems alongside fellow African powerhouses Ayra Starr and Tyla as groundbreaking global female stars. All signs point to Tems continuing her impressive global journey throughout 2025.
