Tems cancels Rwanda tour, hailed as a true Pan African

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Temilade ‘Tems’ Openiyi, has been hailed as a true pan-African after cancelling her music tour in Rwanda.

The music sensation, known for her rich and soulful sound, has apologised for promoting her show in Rwanda without realising that there is an ongoing conflict.

The ‘Me & U’ hitmaker has cancelled her ‘Born In The Wild’ world tour that was scheduled for March in Kigali.

“I never ever intend to be insensitive to real-world issues, and I sincerely apologise if this came across that way,” said the Grammy award-winning singer who will also be performing here in South Africa in March.

So, I recently promoted my show in Rwanda without realising that there is ongoing conflict between Rwanda and Congo. I never ever intend to be insensitive to real-world issues, and I sincerely apologize if this came across that way. I simply had no idea this was going on. My heart…

— TEMS (@temsbaby) January 30, 2025

Meanwhile, tensions continue to simmer in the eastern DRC, with more than a hundred people having been killed in recent weeks as the conflict between DRC forces and the Rwandan-backed M23 militant group continue.

Among those who have been died are 13 South African soldiers.

So, I recently promoted my show in Rwanda without realising that there is ongoing conflict between Rwanda and Congo. I never ever intend to be insensitive to real-world issues, and I sincerely apologize if this came across that way. I simply had no idea this was going on. My heart…

— TEMS (@temsbaby) January 30, 2025

Don’t forget to stream and buy Tems’ music today and forever 🫰❤️

— Moipone 🇨🇩🇵🇸 (@Mooi_pone) January 30, 2025

Did someone tell Tems Ugandans were coming?🫤

— Kim🌒 (@kkkwezii) January 30, 2025

Thank you, Sister Tems.
Thank you for standing by Tyler and South Africa 🇿🇦 https://t.co/5ZRAkboR7v

— Mbekezeli (@MbekezeliMB) January 30, 2025

I love Tems, but now, I love her even MORE! #FreeCongo https://t.co/j6k3QvMLfC

— Spura Maluda (@AppleMokoena) January 30, 2025

Tems has done more for Nigeria-DRC relations through her actions than Tinubu will in his entire tenure. Queen-mother of Afrobeats and the unofficial Minister of Foreign Affairs.

— Kennedy Aliu (@kennedyhaliu) January 31, 2025