10 Facts About Our Woman Crush Wednesday - Yemi Alade

Nigerian singer-songwriter Yemi Alade has become a major Afropop star in recent years, winning high-profile African music awards and topping 100 million YouTube views for her hit "Johnny." In 2019, her smooth and vibrant music crossed over to U.S. audiences with the help of Beyoncé, who gave Alade a feature in her song "Don't Jealous Me," from the Lion King-inspired companion-to-the-soundtrack The Lion King: The Gift.

10 Facts about Yemi Alade
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1. She was born on 13 March 1989 in Abia State, Nigeria. She attended the St Saviour British Primary School and Victory Grammer School in Lagos.

2.  She is born of a former police commissioner father, James Alade, and an Igbo mother, Helen Uzoma.

3. She studied Geography at the University of Lagos.

4. In 2005, she was part of an all-girl group called, Noty Spices.

5. She broke into the music scene after winning the Peak Talent Show in 2009.

6. Her role models in the industry are Waje, Omawunmi, and Sasha.

7. She was signed to Effyzzie Music Group in 2012 and released her single, Ghen Ghen Love.

8. In 2013 she was awarded with the ELOY Award and in 2015, she won the Best Female award at the MTV African Music Awards.

9. Asides music she’s into accessories. She owns a jewelry line called Yemi Alade Collections.

10. She is amongst the first Nigerian artist to launch her own mobile app.


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