Born in the Wild Tour
{{Short description|2024 concert tour by Tems}}
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| image_caption = promotional poster
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| artist = Tems
| album = Born in the Wild
| location = {{Flatlist|
- North America
- Europe
- Australia
- Africa
- Asia
}}
| start_date = {{Start date|2024|06|11}}
| end_date = {{End date|2024|11|15}}
| number_of_legs = 4
| number_of_shows = 41
| support_acts = {{Flatlist|
- Naomi Sharon
- Godwin
- Lekan
}}
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| website = {{URL|https://www.leadingvibe.com/}}
| last_tour =
| this_tour = Born in the Wild (2024)
| next_tour = ...
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Born in the Wild Tour is the debut concert tour by Nigerian singer Tems in support of her debut studio album, Born in the Wild (2024).{{Cite web |last=Blistein |first=Jon |date=2024-04-15 |title=Tems Is Finally Ready to Release Her Debut Album 'Born in the Wild' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/tems-debut-album-born-in-the-wild-1235004942/ |access-date=2024-08-31 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Interviews |first=Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & |last2=Hussain |first2=Shahzaib |date=2024-05-13 |title=Tems Announces 'Born In The Wild' Global Tour {{!}} News |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/tems-announces-born-in-the-wild-global-tour/ |access-date=2024-08-31 |website=Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Thania |date=2024-05-10 |title=Tems Unveils 2024 World Tour and Debut Album Release Date: ‘My Most Special Moment’ |url=https://variety.com/2024/music/news/tems-born-in-the-wild-world-tour-album-1235998918/ |access-date=2024-08-31 |website=Variety |language=en-US}} The supporting acts are Dutch singer Naomi Sharon and Nigerian American singer Godwin.{{Cite web |last=Kreps |first=Daniel |date=2024-05-10 |title=Tems Maps Out First World Tour in Support of Debut Album 'Born in the Wild' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/tems-born-in-the-wild-world-tour-dates-1235018721/ |access-date=2024-08-31 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}} The European leg of the tour commenced on June 11, 2024, in Eventim Apollo, London.{{Cite web |last=Dyke |first=Isobel Van |date=2024-06-12 |title=Tems at Eventim Apollo review: full of addictive energy from the start |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/tems-eventim-apollo-review-afropop-rihanna-beyonce-b1163797.html |access-date=2024-08-31 |website=Evening Standard |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Robson |first=Kitty |date=2024-06-18 |title=Tems: Live at Eventim Apollo |url=https://notion.online/tems-live-at-eventim-apollo/ |access-date=2024-08-31 |website=Notion |language=en-GB}} The North American leg of the tour commenced on August 22, 2024, in Miami and ended on October 10, 2024.{{Cite web |last=Agubata |first=Damilola |date=2024-10-11 |title=Tems excitedly draws the curtain on 'Born in the Wild' North American tour |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/tems-excitedly-draws-the-curtain-on-born-in-the-wild-north-american-tour/qmvxv0s |access-date=2024-10-12 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}
Background
In a tweet in 2022, Tems announced that her debut studio album was scheduled for release in 2023. The album was delayed for unknown reasons with Tems teasing the album and instead releasing two singles "Me & U" and "Not an Angel", which marked her first solo music output since 2021 excluding her cover of Bob Marley's "No Woman, No Cry" for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack.{{Cite web |last=Odunmarayo |first=Oke |date=2023-03-21 |title=Most Anticipated Album Releases of 2023 |url=https://guardian.ng/life/most-anticipated-album-releases-of-2023/ |access-date=2024-04-16 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2023-10-06 |title=Tems talks to Apple Music about 'Me & U', finding balance, and new album |url=https://grungecake.com/tems-me-and-u-apple-music/articles/104039 |access-date=2024-04-16 |website=Grungecake |language=en-GB}} In March 2024, Tems told Billboard magazine that the album has been completed and that it would released in 2024.{{Cite web |title=Tems Confirms Her Debut Album Is Coming Out In 2024 |url=https://www.rap-up.com/2024/03/04/tems-confirms-her-debut-album-is-coming-out-in-2024/ |access-date=2024-04-16 |website=Rap-Up |language=en-US}}{{Cite magazine |last=Mamo |first=Heran |date=2024-03-04 |title=Tems Stopped 'Worrying About What People Think' — And Became One of Africa's Biggest Stars |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/tems-women-in-music-breakthrough-chart-hits-debut-album-1235619689/ |access-date=2024-04-16 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}
In April, Tems announced the release date alongside the world tour spanning four continents, with venues for Africa and Asia yet to be announced. In December 2024, Dates for the Africa leg of the tour was announced with scheduled concert in South Africa and Rwanda.{{Cite web |last=illythehost |date=2025-03-21 |title=Big Concerts Delivers a Magical Night with Tems in South Africa |url=https://hypemagazine.co.za/2025/03/21/big-concerts-delivers-a-magical-night-with-tems-in-south-africa/ |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=HYPE Magazine |language=en-GB}} The Rwanda tour stop was canceled due to the insecurities issues arising from tension between The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.{{Cite web |title=Nigeria's Grammy-winning Tems cancels Kigali concert amid Rwanda-DRC tensions |url=https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/music/nigerias-grammy-winning-tems-cancels-kigali-concert-amid-rwanda-drc-tensions-20250131 |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=Life |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2025-02-01 |title=Nigeria: Tems Cancels Rwanda Concert Amid DR Congo Conflict |url=https://www.theheritagetimes.com/nigeria-tems-cancels-rwanda-concert-amid-dr-congo-conflict/ |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=Heritage Times |language=en-US}}
Set list
The following set list is obtained from the June 11, 2024 show in London. It is not intended to represent all dates throughout the tour.{{Cite web |date=2024-06-17 |title=Here Is Tems’ ’Born In The Wild World Tour’ Setlist |url=https://uproxx.com/music/tems-born-in-the-wild-world-tour-setlist/ |access-date=2024-09-01 |website=UPROXX |language=en-US}}
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- "Higher"
- “Avoid Things”
- “Replay”
- “Damages”
- “Wickedest”
- “Turn Me Up”
- “Burning”
- “Ice T”
- “Forever”
- “Born In The Wild” (Played From Tape)
- “Boy O Boy”
- “Found” (Tems Feat. Brent Faiyaz cover)
- “Unfortunate”
- “Not An Angel”
- “Love Me JeJe”
- “Essence” (Wizkid cover)
- “Me & U”
- “Crazy Tings”
- “Free Mind”
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Tours dates
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|+Born in the Wild - World Tour !Date !City !Country !Venue !Opener |
June 11
| rowspan="2" |England | - |
June 12
| - |
June 15
| rowspan="2" |France | - |
June 16
| - |
June 29
|England | - |
June 30
|Belgium | - |
July 4
|Oslo |Norway | - |
July 6
|Denmark | - |
July 8
| rowspan="2" |Germany |Godwin |
July 10
| - |
July 12
| rowspan="2" |Netherlands | - |
July 13
|Ahoy | - |
July 16
|Switzerland | - |
July 21
|Barbados | - |
August 7
|Portugal | - |
August 9
|Sweden | - |
August 16
|England | - |
August 22
| rowspan="8" |United States |
August 24 |
August 26 |
August 28 |
August 30 |
September 1 |
September 3 |
September 5 |
September 7
|Canada |
September 11
|United States |Lekan |
September 13
|Canada |Lekan |
September 15
| rowspan="7" |United States |Lekan |
September 17
|Lekan |
September 22
|Lekan |
September 25
|Lekan |
September 27
|Lekan |
September 29
|The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas |Lekan |
October 1
|Lekan |
November 9
| rowspan="3" |Australia | - |
November 12
| - |
November 15
| - |
December 13
|United Arab Emirates |Dubai International Financial Centre | - |
March 20
|South Africa |The Dome |
References
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