Tems Performs ‘Love Me JeJe’ at 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show
Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems delivered a show-stopping performance of her global hit “Love Me JeJe” during the halftime show at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday, July 13.
The crowd, already riding the energy of Chelsea’s commanding 3-0 lead, erupted as the 2X Grammy award winner emerged on stage in a bold, black one-shoulder top and matching trousers. Her poised, pitch-perfect delivery of “Love Me JeJe” — a soulful reimagining of Seyi Sodimu’s 1997 classic — drew roaring applause. Since its release in April 2024, the track has resonated globally, blending the warmth of ‘90s Nigerian R&B with a modern, genre-bending edge. The historic performance marked the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA tournament, and Tems made history as the first African artist to headline the event. She performed a stylish rendition of “Love Me JeJe” backed by a full band and dancers, captivating both the stadium audience and global viewers.
Following her performance, Tems was joined on stage by an eclectic lineup of international stars: Doja Cat, who performed her hit track “Woman”; J Balvin, who energised the crowd with “Mi Gente”; and Coldplay, who closed the set with “A Sky Full of Stars” in a collaborative grand finale featuring all the performers and Australian singer Emmanuel Kelly for a unifying embrace. The halftime show closed with all the artists on stage, shoulder to shoulder in a unifying embrace.
The performance, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin in partnership with Global Citizen and FIFA, was staged on a unique elevated setup above the pitch to preserve the field. It also served a charitable purpose, supporting FIFA and Global Citizen’s joint campaign to raise $100 million for global education initiatives.
