A viral moment from the Afro Punk Festival in Brazil has set social media abuzz after a man reportedly denied his wife on stage to get close to Nigerian singer Tems during her performance.
In the trending clip, Tems is seen interacting with the fan before expressing hesitation out of respect for his partner.
“I know your wife is here and I need to respect her,” Tems said.
However, the man quickly denied being married — despite his alleged wife visibly standing behind him. He then kissed Tems’ hand, prompting loud cheers and laughter from the crowd.
The incident has reignited debate about Afrobeats artists serenading fans’ partners during performances, a trend that has often sparked online controversy.
Observers have drawn parallels with a similar episode earlier this year, when Omah Lay invited a female fan — who was reportedly at his London concert with her boyfriend — to join him on stage during the performance of Bend You. Videos of their silhouettes went viral, and reports later claimed the couple broke up after the show.
As the video of Tems’ on-stage encounter continues to circulate, fans remain divided — with some calling it playful showmanship and others describing it as a boundary crossed in the name of entertainment.
A married man denied his wife and kissed Tems’ hand on stage at Afro Punk Festival in Brazil, Tems’ reaction is too funny 😂 pic.twitter.com/CMjStj7co5
— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) November 10, 2025
