A man has stirred massive controversy online after a video emerged showing him denying his wife to enjoy a brief on-stage moment with Nigerian Grammy-winning singer, Tems, during her performance at the Afro Punk Festival in Brazil over the weekend.
The now-viral clip captured the moment Tems addressed the man while acknowledging the presence of the woman believed to be his wife, who stood directly behind him. Tems, attempting to be respectful, told him:
“I know your wife is here and I need to respect her.”
Man denies being married, kisses Tems’ hand
In a surprising twist, the man immediately denied being married, contradicting the visible presence of his alleged wife. Moments later, he was seen leaning over to kiss Tems’ hand, sending the crowd into loud cheers, screams, and laughter as the singer reacted playfully to the unexpected gesture.
The incident triggered intense debate online, with many criticizing the man for disrespecting his wife, while others argued that fan excitement can sometimes blur emotional boundaries. Numerous users questioned the limits of celebrity interaction and how far fans should go while meeting their favourite artistes.
Tems’ moment linked to earlier Omah Lay controversy
Social media users quickly drew parallels between this moment and a similar controversy involving singer Omah Lay in February 2024. During his performance at Eventim Apollo in London, Omah Lay invited a female fan — who reportedly attended the concert with her boyfriend — on stage while performing his hit track “Bend You.”
Video clips of the singer and the fan standing intimately close behind a silhouette curtain went viral, sparking massive backlash. Many viewers accused Omah Lay of going too far, while others faulted the fan for allowing such proximity despite her partner’s presence.
The incident was said to have led to tension in the couple’s relationship, with several unconfirmed reports suggesting that the pair later broke up following the public embarrassment.
Renewed debate over boundaries in fan–artiste interactions
Both Tems’ and Omah Lay’s incidents have revived discussions across social platforms about appropriate limits during live performances. Fans and critics alike are questioning how artistes should balance audience engagement with respect for personal relationships, especially when moments on stage can escalate into viral controversies.
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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
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