A man went viral after denying his wife on stage to kiss Nigerian singer Tems at Afro Punk Festival in Brazil, igniting fresh controversy online

A man has gone viral after reportedly denying his wife on stage to kiss Nigerian singer Tems during the Afro Punk Festival in Brazil over the weekend.

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In footage from the incident, Tems can be heard addressing the man: “I know your wife is here and I need to respect her.” Despite her warning, the man allegedly denied being married while his supposed wife stood behind him.

He then proceeded to kiss Tems’ hand, prompting cheers and screams from the crowd.

The viral moment has reignited discussions about Afrobeats artistes interacting with fans’ partners during live performances.

This is not the first controversy of its kind. In February 2024, singer Omah Lay faced backlash after inviting a female fan reportedly attending his concert at the Eventim Apollo in London with her boyfriend to join him on stage during his song ‘Bend You.

’ Videos showing the duo’s silhouettes sparked outrage online, and the couple reportedly broke up following the incident.

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Fans and social media users are now debating the ethics of artistes serenading audience members’ partners, highlighting the fine line between stage entertainment and personal boundaries.