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The celebrities who attended the Obama Presidential Center's opening ... Musicians join Stevie Wonder on stage to perform during the Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Share Jackson Park was full of famous faces Thursday as former President Barack Obama, his family and his supporters celebrated the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, a museum, public campus and library in the heart of his South Side stomping grounds. The crowd included local politicians, celebrities ranging fromMark HamilltoLL Cool JandDavid Letterman; and athletes including tennis legendBillie Jean Kingand basketball starsDwyane WadeandIsiah Thomas.Marsai Martinserved as the watch party’s official correspondent, held at Midway Plaisance, off site but not far from the Obama Presidential Center. The opening ceremony also boasted a festival-worthy lineup of performers. Here are some of the cultural icons, sports figures and politicians in attendance. Musical performers: Christina Aguilera performs Thursday at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park on the South Side. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Aguilera sang a cover of Louis Ar…

Tems, Stevie Wonder, John Legend to perform at opening of Obama ... Celebrity Gist Tems, Stevie Wonder, John Legend to perform at opening of Obama presidential centre By Pelumi Bolawa June 17, 2026 2 Views Tems , the Nigerian songstress, is set to perform alongside Stevie Wonder and John Legend at the official opening of the Barack Obama presidential centre in Chicago on Thursday . Advertisement The centre, a landmark venue combining a museum, library, and educational hub, will also host community spaces, conference facilities, and the nonprofit Obama Foundation. Barack Obama announced the lineup in an Instagram reel featuring a playful chat thread, confirming performers including Bono & The Edge, Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, Common, Eddie Vedder, and Jennifer Hudson. Latin legend Marc Anthony will share the stage with producer Marsai Martin and The Roots. Advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Obama Foundation (@obamafoundation) Advertisement Michelle Obama also spoke about the location’s deep personal meaning to her. In a separate Instagram post, she reflected on the site’s transformation. “The opening of the Presidential Center right here on …

Tems Joins Stevie Wonder, John Legend To Perform At Obama Presidential ... Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Privacy Policy Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. Entertainment & Society Tems Joins Stevie Wonder, John Legend To Perform At Obama Presidential Centre... Entertainment & Society Tems Joins Stevie Wonder, John Legend To Perform At Obama Presidential Centre Opening By: Ezaga Evi-Ben, THEWILL Date: June 18, 2026 June 18 (THEWILL) — Nigerian Afrobeats star, Tems, is scheduled to perform at the grand opening ceremony of the Barack Obama Presidential Centre in Chicago on June 18, 2026. The event will take place at the Centre’s John Lewis Plaza on Chicago’s South Side. It will mark the official opening of the facility, which will serve as a museum, library, educational hub, and community space. Tems will perform alongside Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, and other global artistes, including Christina Aguilera, Common, Marc Anthony, Eddie Vedder, and U2 members Bono and The Edge. The Roots and Marsai Martin are also part of the lineup. The Obama Foundation described the cere…

Tems, Stevie Wonder, John Legend Headline Obama Presidential Centre ... Facebook X LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Telegram Share via Email Tems (Photo: Temsbaby on X) Afrobeats star and Grammy Award winner Tems has been confirmed as one of the headline performers for the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. The announcement was made by the Obama Foundation, which named a lineup that includes some of the world’s biggest names in music, entertainment and public life for the event scheduled for June 18. According to the Obama Foundation, the ceremony will be livestreamed globally and will include speeches from former United States President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Tems will perform alongside Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, Common, Eddie Vedder, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Marc Anthony, Stevie Wonder, The Roots and U2’s The Edge. The event marks the official dedication of the Obama Presidential Center, built to celebrate the legacy of the Obama presidency while promoting civic engagement, leadership and community development. The Foundation said the opening would bring together global leaders, artists, and citizens…

Tems To Perform At Obama Presidential Centre Grand Opening Alongside ... Nigerian singer Tems will share a stage with some of the most celebrated names in music history when the Obama Presidential Centre officially opens in Chicago on Thursday, June 18, in a ceremony set to be watched by millions around the world.The Obama Foundation unveiled a star-studded performer lineup this week, confirming that Tems, John Legend, and Marc Anthony will join Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Bono, Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, Common, Eddie Vedder, The Roots, and U2’s The Edge for the grand opening dedication.Actress and producer Marsai Martin is also set to perform at the event.The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. CT at the Centre’s John Lewis Plaza in Jackson Park, where both Barack and Michelle Obama are scheduled to deliver speeches.While the event itself is invite-only, the Obama Foundation is hosting a free public watch party on Midway Plaisance, with the full ceremony also being livestreamed globally.Obama Foundation CEO Valerie Jarrett said while announcing the lineup, “This Grand Opening ceremony will be unlike any other, filled with music, performances, and hope.”Tems is the only Ni…

Obama Presidential Center reveals star-studded performer list MUSIC Barack Obama Add Topic Obama gets star-studded performer list for presidential center opening KiMi Robinson USA TODAY June 16, 2026 Updated June 17, 2026, 8:37 a.m. ET Hear this story Former President Barack Obama has called on several high-profile friends to celebrate the opening of his new presidential center in Chicago . The Obama Foundation on June 16 announced a lineup of performances from "global icons" for the grand opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center on Thursday, June 18. The dedication will kick off the grand opening weekend festivities over the Juneteenth weekend, June 19-21. The livestreamed ceremony promises to be a "celebration of the values that shaped the Obama presidency," including the "power to create change." It will be available for viewing starting at noon ET/9 a.m. PT. One major omission from what will likely be a star-studded guest list is President Donald Trump , who'd bashed the estimated $850 million center as a "total disaster" in a social media post. However, the Obama Foundation told USA TODAY Trump was "welcome" to visit and tour the grounds. The 19-acre campus, located …

Tems, Stevie Wonder, John Legend to Perform at Obama Presidential ... ‘I’m Crying for My Children, You’re Looking at My Handkerchief’ — Judy Austin’s Ex-Husband Speed Darlington Cries Out Over ₦203K for 4 Days Airport Parking Tamunosoye Karibi-George Emerges Miss World Nigeria 2026 Winner Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Set for Wedding at Madison Square Garden Nigerian singer Tems is set to perform alongside music legends Stevie Wonder and John Legend at the official opening ceremony of the Barack Obama Presidential Centre in Chicago on Thursday. The high-profile event will mark the unveiling of the long-anticipated presidential centre, a landmark project dedicated to the legacy of former United States President Barack Obama. The centre combines a museum, library, and educational hub, designed to serve as a cultural and civic space. It will also house conference facilities, community programmes, and the headquarters of the Obama Foundation. ALSO READ: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Set for Wedding at Madison Square Garden The opening ceremony is expected to feature musical performances, speeches, and cultural showcases celebrating civic engagement, leadership, and global unity. Tems’ inclu…

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