Fresh off her second Grammy and a new EP, the Nigerian singer heads to Prince George’s County this September as a headliner for Afro Plus Fest.
Tems is having the kind of year artists spend a decade chasing. She holds two Grammys, a new EP already producing some of her biggest streaming numbers, and now a headline slot at Afro Plus Fest, this September in Prince George’s County.
Organizers announced July 13 that Tems and Ayra Starr had joined the previously confirmed lineup of Wizkid, Davido, and Alkaline for the festival’s 2026 run, taking place Sept. 4 through 6 at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. It is only the festival’s second year, and already its biggest lineup yet.
Tems won her second Grammy at the 67th Grammy Awards in February 2025, taking Best African Music Performance for “Love Me JeJe,” a song built on a sample of Seyi Sodimu’s 1997 hit of the same name, according to AFP’s report from the ceremony. She beat a field stacked with Afrobeats heavyweights, including Burna Boy’s “Higher” and Asake and Wizkid’s “MMS.” It was her second Grammy overall, following her 2023 win alongside Future and Drake for “Wait for U,” and it made her the first Nigerian woman to win a solo Grammy.
She has kept building since. Her latest project, the “Love Is A Kingdom” EP, includes “Big Daddy” and “Mine,” two songs that have become fixtures of her festival sets this year, including a Coachella appearance and a run of UK festival dates, per Capital XTRA. She has not announced a full headline tour for 2026, which makes the Afro Plus Fest booking one of the rare chances American fans will get to see her live this year outside scattered festival dates.
Organizers have leaned into that scarcity, pairing Tems with fellow Nigerian star Ayra Starr on a bill that already included Wizkid, Davido, and Alkaline. The festival also features a Made in the DMV stage spotlighting regional artists such as Mannywellz and Foggie Raw, giving local performers a rare shot at sharing a weekend with some of Afrobeats’ biggest global names.
For a region that has embraced Afrobeats as thoroughly as the DMV has, Tems headlining a festival in Prince George’s County is not just a booking. It is a signal that the genre’s biggest voices now see Maryland as a real stop on the map, not just a market to sell tickets into.
FAQ
Why is Tems performing in Maryland?
She is headlining Afro Plus Fest, which runs Sept. 4 through 6 at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
How many Grammys does Tems have?
Two. She won in 2023 with Future and Drake for “Wait for U,” and again in 2025 for “Love Me JeJe.”
What is Tems’ latest music?
Her EP “Love Is A Kingdom,” which includes the songs “Big Daddy” and “Mine.”
Who else is performing at Afro Plus Fest 2026?
Ayra Starr, Wizkid, Davido, and Alkaline are also headlining, alongside a Made in the DMV stage of regional artists.