TEMS ANNOUNCES R&B POWERHOUSE,
ELAINE AS SPECIAL GUEST FOR HER
‘BORN IN THE WILD’ JOZI TOUR DATE!
PLUS MTV BASE PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCED!
20 MARCH 2025, THE DOME, NASREC, JOHANNESBURG
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Tems has announced South African sensation Elaine as a special guest on her “Born In The Wild Tour”, plus MTV Base joins as an official media partner!
Elaine joins the “Born In The Wild Tour” as a special guest, bringing her soulful voice and chart-topping hits to the stage. Known for her breakthrough EP Elements and her distinctive style, Elaine has captivated audiences locally and internationally. Her presence on the tour is set to add an unforgettable South African flair to this extraordinary event.
“Partnering with Tems for this highly anticipated concert is a momentous occasion for us. At MTV Base, we are always eager to support and showcase African artists who are shaping the future of music. This concert represents the power of music to connect us all, and we’re thrilled to be a part of this unforgettable experience” said Monde Twala, SVP and GM of Paramount Africa.
Tems will perform at The Dome, Nasrec, Johannesburg, which opens in January 2025. This highly anticipated concert promises to showcase Tems signature sound and powerful stage presence, making it a must-see event for fans. Powered by Y and MTV Base. Another Big Concerts Experience.
Tickets are on sale now from www.ticketmaster.co.za or www.bigconcerts.co.za.
Fans are strongly advised against purchasing tickets from Viagogo and other secondary sites. These tickets are unlawfully resold by deceitful sellers for commercial purposes at multiple times the face value and are not legitimate tickets. Should you purchase these tickets you will be denied entry into the venue, and you will not be entitled to a refund.
All tickets will be 100% digital, mobile only tickets, and only verified Ticketmaster accounts will be eligible to purchase up to 10 tickets per Fan.
For more information, please go to www.bigconcerts.co.za.
TOUR DATE:
20 March, The Dome, Nasrec, Johannesburg.
ABOUT TEMS:
Tems is a globally acclaimed Nigerian singer-songwriter known for her rich, soulful voice and genre-defying sound that fuses Afrobeat, R&B, and neo-soul. Rising to prominence with her feature on Wizkid’s Grammy-nominated hit Essence, she has since earned widespread recognition, including a Grammy Award and collaborations with global icons like Drake and Beyoncé. With her powerful storytelling and unique artistry, Tems continues to shape the global music scene and inspire a new generation of African talent.
ABOUT ELAINE:
Elaine, a South African R&B powerhouse, has broken continental boundaries with her Platinum debut EP, Elements, and the multi-platinum hit “You’re The One.” Known for her soulful voice and innovative artistry, she became the first female independent artist to top the Apple Music Sub-Saharan African charts and has earned numerous accolades, including BET and AFRIMMA awards. In October 2024, Elaine cemented her trailblazing status with Stone Cold Heart, a visual album that debuted at #1 across genres and R&B.
ABOUT BIG CONCERTS:
Big Concerts, founded in 1989, is South Africa’s premier concert promoter and has produced live entertainment events for over 300+ artists, theatre productions, and sports presentations since its inception. The company is the only African promoter to feature on the Pollstar list of Top 100 promoters and has on numerous occasions been voted the top live entertainment company in South Africa.
ABOUT MTV BASE:
MTV Base is the Music, Lifestyle and cultural home of the Millennial generation, music fans and artists, and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV Base reflects and creates pop culture with award-winning content built around youth content discovery and across TV, online and mobile. The brand focuses on today’s youth – offering entertainment that is relevant, fun, bold and stimulating while reflecting Millennials’ hopes, dreams, talents, ambitions and diversity with distinctive programming.
Music is and always will be at the centre of everything MTV Base around the continent as the brand focuses on taking a 360 approach to music and providing MTV Base audiences with the context, platforms and events for them to share, engage with and discover music.
ABOUT Y:
Y speaks to the young adult market in Gauteng. The station is known as the capital of youth culture.
As the most influential proponents of local South African music, culture and trends, Y is the home to the 18 + young adults. The station speaks to individuals who enjoy life and are working towards creating a better and brighter future for themselves.