Yemi Alade
Yemi Alade is a Nigerian singer and songwriter whose Afropop songs, multilingual recordings and collaborations connect fans across Africa and beyond.
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Known for
- Johnny2014 · Breakout music video
YouTube - Mama Africa (The Diary of an African Woman)2016 · Album
Apple Music - MY POWER2019 · Featured artist on The Lion King: The Gift
Apple Music - Shekere with Angélique Kidjo2020 · Music video
YouTube - Tomorrow2024 · Grammy-nominated song
YouTube - It’s Yemi Alade2026 · Seventh studio album
Apple Music
Overview
- From
- Nigeria
- Work
- Singer and songwriter
- Early step
- Winner of Nigeria’s Peak Talent Show in 2009
- Breakout
- “Johnny”, followed by its 2014 music video
- Also known as
- Mama Africa
Mini bio
How it started.
Yemi grew up with Yoruba and Igbo cultures at home. Singing began as a hobby, with school performances giving her an early audience. Winning Nigeria’s Peak Talent Show in 2009 gave her a first taste of recognition.
Finding her audience.
The years after the talent show were difficult enough that she considered using her degree to find another job. Then “Johnny”, written with producer Selebobo, leaked and found its audience. Its 2014 video helped turn the song into her breakthrough.
Music across borders.
Her albums include King of Queens, Mama Africa, Woman of Steel, Rebel Queen and It’s Yemi Alade. She has recorded versions of her songs in other languages to connect with listeners, and worked with artists including Angélique Kidjo and Beyoncé.
Beyond the songs.
UNDP appointed Yemi a Goodwill Ambassador on 23 September 2020. Her work with the organisation focuses on inequality, gender equality and the impact of climate change on women and girls.
Creditschronological, newest first
Music
- 2026It’s Yemi AladeRecording artist
- 2024Rebel QueenRecording artist
- 2020ShekerePerformer with Angélique Kidjo; music video
- 2019MY POWERFeatured performer on Beyoncé’s The Lion King: The Gift
- 2016Mama Africa (The Diary of an African Woman)Recording artist
- 2014King of QueensRecording artist; debut album
Screen music
- 2025You Are (Iyanu)Performer and co-writer of the series theme song
Awards
Quotes
If I sing one of my songs in your language, you can totally own it.Yemi Alade, The FADER
In her November 2016 interview, she explained why she records songs in languages spoken by her listeners.
Trivia
- Her father is Yoruba and her mother is Igbo.
- She told The FADER that “Johnny” reached listeners through a leak before an official release.
- She studied geography at the University of Lagos.
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