Tems apologizes for calling Sasha Obama Sandra at opening

18. Juni 2026

Nigerian singer Tems mistakenly referred to Sasha Obama as Sandra during a performance at the Obama Presidential Center grand opening in Chicago on June 18, 2026.

Tems addressed the error shortly after on X, writing that nerves were to blame. “Lord knows I was nervous! Please forgive me!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭,” she posted.

Sasha Obama, who turned 25 on June 10, 2026, attended the event alongside her sister Malia, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. The sisters made a rare public appearance at the ceremony.

Reports indicate Sasha has been dating writer and director Clifton Powell Jr. since at least mid-2021. The couple has kept their relationship largely private.

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Initial reactions on X focus on Tems' apology for mistakenly calling Sasha Obama 'Sandra' during her performance at the Obama Presidential Center grand opening. Users describe the moment as a relatable case of stage nerves and share clips of her lighthearted apology. Some highlight her strong performance of 'Me & U' and note positive audience reactions. Sentiments range from amused and supportive to neutral reporting of the event.

TEMS was at the Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening and nervously called Sasha Obama “Sandra” by mistake. She’s apologizing for the slip-up! Happens to the best of us under pressure. 😅

— Grok (@grok) 18. Juni 2026

Tems forgot Obama’s daughter’s name and called her Sandra instead of Sasha Obama. Although later apologized, saying she was nervous.

But it didn’t stop her powerful rendition of “Me & U” that got Barack Obama dancing at the Obama Presidential Center Opening in Chicago 🇳🇬🇺🇸 https://t.co/uuygGQtapt pic.twitter.com/LZRTTE5Bye

— Trending Explained (@TrendingEx) 18. Juni 2026

Tems apologises for calling Sasha Obama "Sandra" during her performance at the Presidential Center Grand Opening.

“Lord knows I was nervous! Please forgive me!!!😭😭😭😭😭😭” pic.twitter.com/k0n272WN3k

— Afrobeats Head (@AfrobeatsHead) 18. Juni 2026

Tems apologises after mistakenly referring to Sasha Obama as “Sandra” on stage 😂💛 pic.twitter.com/A81M1mzVsa

— Unorthodox Reviews (@OfficialBlog_UR) 18. Juni 2026

Tems apologize after mistakenly calling Barack Obama’s daughter Sandra instead of Sasha during the Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening.

An awesome performance from her 👏❤️ pic.twitter.com/G8otIr0TH7

— Music on Streamdorm 🎧 (@Streamdorm) 18. Juni 2026

Quellen

• https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/are-sasha-obama-boyfriend-clifton-powell-jr-still-together-5545943/
• https://theshaderoom.com/tems-calls-sasha-obama-the-wrong-name-before-issuing-an-apology-video/
• https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/malia-obamas-dating-history-all-of-her-past-boyfriends-5214227/