Yemi Alade

Yemi Alade has established herself as a leading figure in Afropop, known for her vibrant music, influential tours, and impactful advocacy work. A Nigerian singer, songwriter, and activist, she brings a blend of Afropop, R&B, and world music to global audiences. After winning the Peak Talent Show in 2009, Yemi Alade solidified her position as a leading figure in Afropop. Her breakthrough arrived with the international hit single ‘Johnny’ in 2014, which quickly became the most-watched African female music video on YouTube.

In 2022, she received a Grammy certificate for her collaboration on Angélique Kidjo’s Mother Nature album and earned a Latin Grammy nomination for ‘Cónexion Total’ with Bomba Estéreo, alongside the release of her African Baddie EP. Recognized as ‘The Best Stage Performer in Nigeria’ by The Scoove Africa in 2022, she performed at the 2023 African Cup of Nations opening ceremony in 2024 after featuring on the official theme song ‘Akwaba’ in 2023 and releasing the Mamapiano EP. Her latest album, Rebel Queen (2024), features the song ‘Tomorrow,’ which received a Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance. She is also slated to sing the opening song ‘You Are’ for the animated series Iyanu in 2025.