Yemi Eberechi Alade (born 13 March 1989) professionally known as Yemi Alade is a songwriter, an afro-pop singer, a Nigerian activist, and an actress.
She rose to fame with her single titled “Johnny” under Efizzy Records.
Real Facts About Yemi Alade
- Full Name: Yemi Eberechi Alade
- Stage Name: Yemi Alade
- Born: 13 March 1989
- Age: 33 years old (2022)
- Gender: Female
- Birth Place: Abia State
- State Of Origin: Ondo State
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Occupation: Singer, Songwriter
- Boyfriend: Alexx Ekubo (rum.)
- Alma mater: University of Lagos
- Record Label: Efizzy Records, Universal Music Africa
- Net Worth: Not estimated yet
Yemi Alade Early Life & Education
Yemi Alade was born into a multi-tribal household and she was raised by both parents James Alade (father) and Helen Uzoma (mother).
Her father James Alade is a native of Ondo State where he was a commissioner of police and her mother Helen Uzoma is a native of Abia State, both parents are citizens of Nigeria, and her father is Yoruba by tribe while her mother is Igbo by the tribe. Yemi Alade has confirmed she has learned both tongues of her parents.
Yem Alade had her secondary School education at Victory Grammar School in Ikeja, Lagos after which she proceeded to the University of Lagos to acquire a Degree in Geography.
Yemi Alade Career
Her debut album, King of Queens was released on the 2nd of October 2014. The album was in collaboration with many famed music artists and producers Like Young D, Selebobo, Mr. Chidoo, Philikeyz, Fliptyce, Beat Nation, and a few Others.
Before the release of her debut album, her hit singles Johnny, Kissing, and Tangerine. The Singles welcomed the likes of Phyno, Chidinma, Bovi, Selebobo, R2Bees, and Diamond Platnumz. Her tour to Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa was a promotion process for her new album.
After 2 years of the release of her first album, Yemi Alade announced the release of another album, Mama Africa which is dated back to 25 March 2016, It is a song that focuses on the weakness and the strength of African Ladies.
The album combines components of highlife, Afropop, R&B, hip-hop, and pop. Yemi Alade has said recording the album was a struggle because she was continually traveling to different countries every day. She likewise said she recorded the album to “capture all of Africa on a CD”.
Yemi Alade Discography
Albums
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- King of Queens 2014
- Mama Africa 2016
- Black Magic 2017
- Woman of Steel 2019
Singles
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- Ghen Ghen Love
- Fimisile
- Johnny
- Tangerine
- Taking over Me
- Kissing and others
- Shekere (featuring Angelique Kidjo)
Yemi Alade Filmography
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- Home ( The Movie ) 2019
- Black Is King 2020
Yemi Alade Awards and Nominations
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- AFRIMA AWARDS
- MTV AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS
- MTV EUROPE MUSIC AWARDS
- SOUNDCITY MVP AWARDS
- INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS
- BET AWARDS
- NIGERIA ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS.
Yemi Alade Net Worth
Yemi Alade has not disclosed her net worth to the public.
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