Yemi Alade

Nigeria

The Nigerian ‘Queen of Afropop’

The Nigerian ‘Queen of Afropop’ Yemi Alade is currently one of the greatest African artists and a worldwide hype. Singer, songwriter, actress, dancer and activist: this lady will blow your mind and this in English, French, Portuguese, Igbo, Pidgin, Yoruba and Swahili!

In 2009 she became known as the winner of the popular ‘Peak Talent Show’, four years later she made her international breakthrough with her hit single ‘Johnny’. Since then, she received over 100 awards and nominations including the MTV African Music Awards of Best Female Artist, and Artist of the Year in 2015. She was the first African woman to be nominated for the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) and has collaborated with Grammy Award winners such as Angelique Kidjo, Beyonce, Rick Ross, Funke Akindele and Estelle.

Yemi has since become a leading role model of the successful African woman with a very unique style, and she also has a big heart for philanthropic projects in Africa.

Extremely danceable grooves and impressive visuals guaranteed!