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“Born In The Wild”: Tems Makes History With Johannesburg Performance

BY Dora Abena Dzaka March 22, 2025 7:40 PM EDT
Photo Credit Instagram: @temsbaby

When it comes to the music industry, Tems is still making waves, and this time, she has solidified her legacy.

At the kickoff of her “Born In The Wild” concert tour in Johannesburg, Grammy Award winner Tems gave a performance that left the audience feeling satisfied.

 As part of her wildly successful Born in the Wild Tour, the Nigerian diva recently became the first female performer to play at Johannesburg’s historic Dome, which has a capacity of 10,500.

Although the Nigerian superstar has played in South Africa before, this time, it was a stand-alone event by the Tems. Despite battling a cough, the sultry vocalist surpassed her fans’ expectations.

Tems’ South Africa’s performance occurred at Nasrec’s recently opened auditorium, also called “The Dome.” 

Although welcoming, the venue, which resembles a large, long marquee, definitely demands a front-row standing ticket in order to see the show well, or else one must make do with the high-definition displays.

Fans flocked to witness Tems’s magic on stage, and the thrilling performance was truly astounding.

In addition to fan favorites like “Me & U” and “Turn Me Up,” she sang stunning interpretations of her greatest hits, such as “Love Me Jeje” and “Burning” from her 2024 album.

The audience was enthralled by the performance, which further cemented Tems’ status as one of the most potent and significant voices in modern music.

South Africa’s extraordinary talent, Elaine, opened for Tems and lit up the stage with her heartfelt performance. Elaine’s participation enhanced the already remarkable evening, adding a touch of local flair to the global show.

The Born in the Wild Tour has already been an enormous success, and Tems’ ascent to worldwide dominance reached a new high with this performance at The Dome.

Tems, on the other hand, was a resident of Johannesburg for four years, where she studied economics at Monash South Africa and pursued her musical career.

At the concert, she shared her journeys and the lessons she learned from South African music.

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