Tems to Perform at Obama Presidential Center Opening

Nigerian singer Tems is set to perform at the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on June 18, as announced by the Obama Foundation. She will share the stage with a lineup that includes John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Stevie Wonder, Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, Common, Eddie Vedder, Marc Anthony, and U2.

The event is part of a celebration of democracy and community engagement, with the center opening to the public on June 19. The Obama Foundation's CEO, Valerie Jarrett, stated that the center represents a full-circle moment for Chicago's South Side, transforming a previously underutilized space into a hub for leadership and education.

Tems has gained international recognition, becoming the first African woman to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2022 and performing at the FIFA World Cup closing ceremony in Qatar. She has also received a Grammy Award and an Oscar nomination for her contributions to the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" soundtrack.