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Grammy Award-winning singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has revealed how nervous she felt while performing at the official dedication of the Obama Presidential Centre in Chicago on Wednesday.
The singer shared on X that nerves got to her after she mistakenly called former U.S. President Barack Obama’s daughter by the wrong name while addressing the crowd.
“I am so blessed and honoured to be here… this one is to you, everyone, here, to Mr and Mrs Obama, to Sandra, and all the family,” Tems said before her set, wearing a red gown.
She later posted on X: “Lord knows I was nervous! Please forgive me!!!”
The ceremony took place at John Lewis Plaza on the centre’s 19-acre campus, formally unveiling the $850 million facility ahead of its public opening on June 19.
Tems joined a global lineup that included Jennifer Hudson, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Common, Bono, The Edge, Marc Anthony, and The Roots.
The three-day programme opened with the June 18 dedication, followed by public access and community activities through June 21.
The Obama Presidential Centre also displays a portrait by Nigerian-born artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby, marking Nigerian representation at the site .
