Tems’ stunning cover of “No Woman, No Cry” was first heard in the trailer for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” but hearing the Nigerian-born singer perform the Bob Marley song live is a whole new experience. On Saturday September 24, Tems performed “No Woman, No Cry” live for the first time at the Global Citizen Festival in Ghana. Her performance was captured by fans, who can be heard singing along to the song’s emotional chorus “everything will be fine” in a video shared on Twitter.
“No Woman, No Cry” was one of many songs Tems performed at the festival. Additionally, she gave an energetic performance of “Crazy Tings” from her 2021 album, “If Orange Was a Place,” and she also sang “Damages,” a personal song from her 2020 album, “For Broken Ears. “. Throughout the set, Tems dominated the scene and once again illustrated why 2022 is shaping up to be his best year yet.
In addition to her cover of “No Woman, No Cry” on the “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” soundtrack, she has also collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, including Beyoncé and Drake. The singer and gender equality activist has worked hard to build her career, and she doesn’t take a second of her success for granted.
“There were times when I wasn’t just broke, I was broke and hopeless,” Tems told GQ UK in July. “I used to steal food. I used to go to my aunt’s house just so she could give me food to take home. No one exists anymore.”
She added: “Every day is a pinch moment for me now. Something happens every day that reminds me, Oh, you thought you were going back? No. That’s it, girl. This is your life .”
With “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” premiering in November and its instantly unforgettable set at the Global Citizen Festival, it’s clear that Tems’ future is bright.