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Tems Headlines AFROPUNK Brazil 2025 in Salvador, Bahia
Tems headlined the AFROPUNK Brazil 2025 festival held in Salvador, Bahia, over the weekend of November 8 and 9. The two-day event drew thousands of festivalgoers from across Brazil and beyond, marking one of the year’s biggest celebrations of African and diasporic music.
She performed on the main stage on Sunday, November 9, closing out the festival lineup. Her set included fan favourites such as ‘Free Mind,’ and ‘Me & U,’ with a strong response from the crowd captured across multiple social media platforms. Videos from the event show her performing to a packed audience, with fans singing along throughout her set.
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Her appearance follows a year of steady global recognition. She previously earned Grammy and Oscar nominations and has continued to be a leading voice in contemporary African music. Her headline slot at AFROPUNK shows her position as one of the continent’s most internationally followed performers.
AFROPUNK Brazil 2025 took place at Parque de Exposições in Salvador, a city widely known for its deep Afro-Brazilian roots and cultural history. The festival brought together artists from more than 25 countries and attracted over 40 percent of attendees from outside Bahia. Other performers on the lineup included Rico Dalasam, Karol Conká, and Baco Exu do Blues, representing a blend of African and Brazilian influences.
Tems’ performance was one of the most talked-about moments from the festival. A short video showing her interacting with fans mid-performance circulated widely online, further boosting engagement around her AFROPUNK debut.
Her inclusion on the lineup continues AFROPUNK’s focus on spotlighting Black artists who are shaping music across continents.
