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My Take
What strikes me most about Yemi Alade is not just the hits but the ambition behind them. Singing across English, Igbo, Pidgin, Yoruba, French, Swahili and Portuguese is a deliberate act of pan-African reach, and it shows in how her Afropop, highlife and dancehall blend has traveled far beyond Nigeria. A University of Lagos graduate recognized as one of OkayAfrica's 100 Women, she carries herself as both artist and advocate. I see her as one of the clearest voices of a confident, outward-looking new Africa, and I find that mission far more interesting than any single chart position she has earned.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yemi Alade
- Name (Japanese)
- イェミ・アラデ
- Reading
- いぇみ・あらで
- Born
- March 13, 1989 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Snake
- Origin
- Nigeria, United States
- Height
- 2 cm
- Occupation
- singer / songwriter / musician / actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Lagos
Awards & achievements
- 2017 OkayAfrica 100 Women
- MTV Video Music Awards
- Independent Music Awards
- All Africa Music Awards
- Nigeria Entertainment Awards
- The Headies
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Yemi Alade born?
Born March 13, 1989 (age 37).
Where is Yemi Alade from?
Yemi Alade is from Nigeria, United States.
What does Yemi Alade do?
Yemi Alade works as singer, songwriter, musician, actor.
How tall is Yemi Alade?
Yemi Alade is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.