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  • What will happen if you don’t mind your business – Yemi Alade

    What will happen if you don’t mind your business – Yemi Alade

    Afrobeats singer Yemi Alade has urged fans and followers against poking into the business of others too often.

    According to her, if it persists then one automatically becomes their problem.  

    She advised people not to meddle in other people’s problems because if they do it consistently, they will soon become a problem to the people they’re trying to help.

    “Getting too involved in people’s problems will make you a problem in their eyes eventually,” she wrote.

    Read Also: Yemi Alade denies alleged s3xual harassment 

    The Nation reported in March, Yemi called out a certain popular blogger for spreading lies about her.

    Her outrage was coming following a particular alleged interview she granted going viral.

    The post allegedly said Yemi said she was faced with s3xual advances from some men in the industry. 

  • Yemi Alade denies alleged s3xual harassment

    Yemi Alade denies alleged s3xual harassment

    Afrobeats pop star Yemi Alade has debunked circulating reports of being s3xually harassed in the music industry.

    Days ago, a purported interview by Yemi Alade went viral where she reportedly said she hardly wins an awards because men want to sleep with her.

    She also reportedly stated that her refusal to engage in such activities may have impacted her award recognition in Nigeria.

    She expressed that a lot of times she is not nominated in award categories and that it largely has a lot to do with men.

    Read Also: Singer Yemi Alade celebrates 35th birthday

    Alade also stated her confusion that even though she is one of the most viewed and most subscribed female artists on YouTube, she still constantly feels overlooked by the award shows.

    She refuted such claims via her Instagram story where she questioned if bloggers have started creating false stories whenever they’re bored.

    She called such reports stupidity at its peak and unintelligent, revealing that when she read the interview, she was speechless as she noted how she had suffered at the hands of rumor peddlers.

    “So y’all gon start creating false stories every time you get bored? SMH! Stupidity at its peak! Very unintelligent write-up.

    “When I read the interview that Yemi Alade recently did, I was like “Wow, Yemi Alade don suffer”. Mtchewwwwww get a job stupíd rumor mongers of false news. Unintelligent excuse for a bug with phone! Aka dùmb blogger,” she wrote. 

  • Singer Yemi Alade celebrates 35th birthday

    Singer Yemi Alade celebrates 35th birthday

    Afropop singer, Yemi Alade, is celebrating her 35th birthday with gratitude to God for good health and prosperity.

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    She shared stunning pictures on her Instagram platform to commemorate the day.

    Captioning the post, Yemi wrote: “366 days around the sun in good health and prosperity … I’m ready for the next trip.”

  • Take your time, social media isn’t a leveller – Yemi Alade warns

    Take your time, social media isn’t a leveller – Yemi Alade warns

    Multiple award-winning singer, Yemi Alade has warned an undisclosed colleague about the importance of boundaries and respect.

    The Johnny singer via her Twitter page, emphasized that one should not assume that everyone they encounter on social media is their mate.

    She advised the recipient of her message to exercise patience and discretion.

    She wrote: “You see this life, ehhh. No think say because of social media we be mates. Take your time.”

    Below are some reactions:

    One I Am Dbull wrote: “The way people talk to us celebrities on this social media as if we are on their level.

    One Kichi Yi wrote: “Your mate they buy Mausoleums, you dey here they brag for mate. Anuofia.

    Read Also: AFCON: Yemi Alade deserves national honour, says Patrick Doyle

    One Like Facility wrote: “Don’t mind these children of anger that think they can go about insulting people on social media with the N500 data.

    One X Statik wrote: “Everybody dey collect left and right for social media, both me and you. If you no go fit take am, quit social media

    One Erudite wrote: “If you get mind. Tell us wetin happen.

    One Camp Dan wrote: “I’m also a celeb but disrespecting us in social media like we’re mate.

    One Honorable Nnazor wrote: “Who provoked Mama Africa.”

  • YEMI ALADE: I am still very shy

    YEMI ALADE: I am still very shy

    Nigerian songstress Yemi Alade has stated that despite being a music star, she still grapples with being shy.

    The ‘Johnny’ singer made this known during an interview with podcaster Taymesan on the Tea With Tay Podcast.

     “I am still very shy but I do know when to stand my ground. It is good to know when to stand one’s ground or else one will stand for nothing. For all the days I needed to show up, I tried my best to show up for myself,” she said.

    The award winning singer also noted that despite winning the Peak Talent Show in 2009, she dealt with the challenges that accompany fame and recounted the need for self-encouragement.

    “I looked into the mirror and gave myself a pep talk. In reality a superstar cannot be created in just three to four months. So I had to remind myself that now I am going to deal with my own reality of becoming a true authentic superstar. And that would also mean trying very much not to resent it.”

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    Alade, who recently performed at the ongoing 2023 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, also revealed that, unknown to many, she has a strong intuition.

    “I have a very strong intuition. There are many times when I am packing up for shoots and my mind tells me ‘take that black cloth, take that white shirt, it’s okay to be over prepared than under prepared. I will not listen. Lo and behold, I will have nothing but regrets,” she said.

    Reflecting on the unexpected success of her hit song ‘Johnny,’ which has amassed 161 million views on YouTube, Alade disclosed that the song was initially leaked online and was never officially released. She stated, “Johnny leaked, it wasn’t released officially. It leaked online, it was never officially released. It probably will never have been released.”

  • I didn’t release ‘Johnny’ officially, it got leaked – Yemi Alade

    I didn’t release ‘Johnny’ officially, it got leaked – Yemi Alade

    Popular afrobeats singer, Yemi Alade, has revealed that her viral and breakthrough song, “Johnny”, was leaked by an unidentified source.

    She said that if the song was not leaked in 2014, she would not have released it formally, saying that it most likely would not have been released.

    Yemi Alade talked about writing Johnny while on tour in Nigeria and how she never imagined the song would turn her into a worldwide sensation.

    In a recent interview with Taymesan for the Tea With Taymesan podcast, the singer related the tale and mentioned that the song’s leak happened the day she recorded it with Selebobo.

    Read Also: AFCON: Yemi Alade deserves national honour, says Patrick Doyle

    In response to a question, Yemi said: “Yes, I felt it. I never thought it was a song that leaked; I didn’t release it officially. If you find the picture, it’s a picture of me with some blonde weave.”

    The interviewer asked further: “What do you mean it leaked?”

    She added: “It leaked online; it was never officially released. Yes, it probably would never have been released. God finds a way to move people and things around.”

  • I saw music as a hobby, not a career – Yemi Alade

    I saw music as a hobby, not a career – Yemi Alade

    Award-winning Nigerian singer Yemi Alade has shared her perspective on music, considering it more of a hobby than a dedicated career.

    Speaking in the latest episode of the Tea With Tay podcast, Alade expressed that if given the choice a year ago, she might not have selected music as her primary focus, saying that she views it more as a passion than a job.

    The ‘Johnny’ crooner said: “Music was always a passion and I was hoping to see where it would take me. Do I feel like I needed to drop everything I was doing in life and focus solely on music? No.”

    Read Also; Alex Iwobi: One of my dreams is to lift AFCON trophy

    “I loved the idea of music but I did not want it to be a career. I did not see it as a career. It was a big hobby I was very invested in. But not a career.

    “If you had asked me 11/12 years ago if I wanted to be a musician, I would not pick that as a career choice. I still wouldn’t do it. As much as I was into a lot of music-related stuff, I just believed that this hobby I would do something with it but I’m going to continue with my academics like my parents want me to. I’m certain I’m going to get a job if music doesn’t work out.”

    She, however, said her notion changed after she won the Peak Talent Show in 2009 after which she signed to Effyzzie Music Group, and had a hit with her single ‘Johnny’ in 2014.

  • Nigeria’s Yemi Alade performs at AFCON opening ceremony

    Nigeria’s Yemi Alade performs at AFCON opening ceremony

    By Yewande Fasan

    Afrobeats Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade successfully performed at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Saturday, January 13.

    The Nation reported that Alade had described the performance as a “dream come true” in a tweet on her X account on Thursday when she revealed that she had been anticipating to perform at football ceremonies since 2016.

    Yemi Alade wrote: “I cannot buttress the importance of prayer and speaking into existence your heart desires.

    “Since 2016, I have desired to perform at the stadium for football ceremonies surrounded by 100’s of dancers and millions of people.

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    “A lot of calls came in almost every year when football championship preparations were made, but none was favourable.

    “I never said this, but at some point, I started feeling like my team was chasing them away but something told me to let them do their job.

    “7 YEARS AFTER, I’M PERFORMING AT AFCON. IT’S INDEED AN HONOUR, A DREAM COME TRUE and it’s just the beginning!! God bless my team and most especially Jehovah; the captain of my ship that never fails.”

    Cote d’Ivoire is hosting the tournament for the first time since 1984.

    Reports have it that there has been heavy traffic in the city of Abidjan, as supporters of various participating teams have begun to troop into the venue of the Group A opening match between host country, Cote d’Ivoire, and Guinea Bissau

  • Yemi Alade to perform at AFCON, says it is a dream come true

    Yemi Alade to perform at AFCON, says it is a dream come true

    Sensational singer Yemi Alade is filled with excitement as she reveals her dream-come-true moment – an upcoming performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

    In a post on her official X account, she shared her enduring dream of performing at football ceremonies, dating back to 2016.

    Alade underscored the importance of prayer and vocalizing aspirations, expressing her deep sense of honour for the opportunity to perform at AFCON.

    She wrote: “I cannot buttress the importance of prayer and speaking into existence your heart desires.

    “Since 2016, I have desired to perform at the stadium for football ceremonies surrounded by 100’s of dancers and millions of people.

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    “A lot of calls came in almost every year when football championship preparations were made, but none were favourable.

    “I never said this, but at some point, I started feeling like my team was chasing them away, but something told me to let them do their job.

    “7 years after, I’m performing at AFCON. It’s indeed an honour and a dream come true. It’s just the beginning! God bless my team.”

    The 34th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is scheduled to be hosted by Ivo

  • Yemi Alade drops new EP ‘Mamapiano’

    Yemi Alade drops new EP ‘Mamapiano’

    Global Afropop superstar, Yemi Alade has dropped a new EP titled ‘Mamapiano’.

    She said ‘Mamapiano’ is her version of the popular Amapiano sound.

    On the EP, she experiments successfully with four brand-new tracks.

    Speaking to journalists earlier on Friday, December 15, the singer said: “My ‘Mamapiano’ EP is the soundtrack to set the mood for the rest of the year into 2024.

    “Just press play and I’ll do the rest. These four tracks carry rhythm and melodies that accompany you everywhere regardless of the occasion.

    “I just wrapped up my 40 countries (USA / Europe) tour and I decided to end the year on a high with a playlist gift from me to you.

    “This EP will certainly set the perfect mood and I assure you won’t need to skip a beat.”

    Analyzing the new EP, she flaunts a mesmerising melody in the self-affirmation and gospel-inspired song titled ‘Mind Ova Mata’ (Amazing Grace).

    While at it, she praises God for His love and grace, picking her up whenever she is down, and giving her hope and the ability to conquer.

    ‘EFCC’ is a party song that promises to be an instant TikTok success. The lyrics can be likened to lovers’ quarrel composed like an ideal conversation.

    Read Also: Adekunle Gold, Yemi Alade feature in “The Book of Clarence” soundtrack

    On ‘Get up’, it is a cocktail of genres (such as Afrobeat, Dance, Amapiano, Hip hop, Pop) and one can easily see the Michael Jackson flair that Yemi Alade delivers this track with. The track, according to reactions gathered online, is already a likely party favorite.

    On ‘Ogini’, she recounts a night spent with her girlfriends to celebrate her birthday. The song highlights the key elements including partying, extravagant spending, and enjoying the moment.

    In 2023, Yemi continues her reign on the continental music charts, with a collection of hits maintaining their dominance like ‘Lipeka’, ‘Fear Love’, ‘Fake Friends’ (Iró Ò re), ‘Pounds & Dollars’ featuring Phyno, ‘Baddie’, ‘Jo Jo’ featuring Bisa Kdei and ‘Bright Future’ with Mr Vegas.