Nigerian music sensations Tems and Ayra Starr were in attendance at the Emirates Stadium, but their star power couldn’t save Arsenal from a shocking 1-0 defeat to West Ham, further denting their Premier League title chase.
The Afrobeats queens watched as the Gunners struggled to find their rhythm, failing to recover from Jarrod Bowen’s 44th-minute header off an Aaron Wan-Bissaka cross. Arsenal’s night went from bad to worse when youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly saw red for a last-man challenge on Mohammed Kudus.
With only two shots on target the entire game, Mikel Arteta’s men remain second in the Premier League with 53 points, a staggering eight points behind league leaders Liverpool.
Tems’ Surprise Link to Football
Tems’ visit to the Emirates comes hot on the heels of her blockbuster announcement as a co-owner of San Diego FC, an MLS club in the U.S. The deal, facilitated through her company The Leading Vibe, makes her a key investor in the club, working alongside African private investment firm Pave Investments.
The club hailed Tems’ passion for creativity, culture, and community engagement, values she herself emphasized in a heartfelt statement:
“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.”
