Yemi Alade turned thirty-five years old today, and she took to Instagram to show the girls how it’s done by posing in stunning pictures, while wearing a dress. The lovely singer must have gotten access to the fountain of youth because she looks amazing and youthful.
In celebration of Yemi Alade’s birthday, let’s talk about some of her many achievements as a singer. Yemi Alade came into the limelight with her hit song ‘Johnny’, with Nollywood heartthrob Alex Ekubo starring as the love interest in her music video.
After the release of her song ‘Johnny’, Yemi Alade went on to continuously put Nigeria, and Africa as a whole on the world map with songs and music videos that are rich in cultural heritage. This act of hers earned her the nickname ‘Mama Africa’, and it might as well be well deserved.
A quick run through of her achievements shows that Yemi Alade has received several awards, including the Headies Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, and the MTV Base Awards. Also, she got to perform at the AFCON opening ceremony, which is quite a huge fit to achieve for any artist.
Apart from music, Yemi Alade is also known for her unique way of dressing, which mostly includes Ankara outfits with elaborate styles, and outfits that represent the African culture. She has fully immersed herself into the ‘Mama Africa’ nickname, and has managed to create an entire niche for herself in a competitive industry.
