- Famous singer, Yemi Alade exhilarated football lovers with a wonderful performance at the African Cup of Nations’ (AFCON) opening ceremony.
- The songstress delivered a vibrant musical rendition, adding colour and glamour to the biggest sports competition in Africa.
Afrobeats singer, Yemi Alade made Nigerians proud on the continental stage with a colourful and lively performance at the AFCON opening ceremony.
The 34-year-old has now joined the prestigious list of Nigerian artistes who have made grand appearances at sporting events namely, Davido, Rema, Kizz Daniel, and Burna Boy.
As expected, Yemi Alade wowed the audience with a splendid performance laced with African cultural heritage.
Yemi Alade performed alongside Magic System – a highly competent Ivorian coupé-décalé music combo and the Egyptian actor, rapper, song composer, Mohamed Ramadan.
Yemi Alade who is often referred to as ‘Mama Africa’ due to her constant depiction of African culture in her songs and style of dressing didn’t fail to replicate the same at the AFCON stage as she exuded Africanity in all aspects.
Watch her performance below:
Consequently, Netizens trooped to the comment section to congratulate and celebrate Yemi Alade.
@afrisagacity wrote: “Lovely to see Yemi Alade’s dream of performing at a big tournament opening ceremony come true. Though she couldn’t make it to the World Cup’s but AFCON is a big stage to share.
She also shared it with music legends from other countries including Ivorian group, Magic System and Egyptian singer, Mohamed Ramadan.
Her rendition on the AFCON theme song “Akwaba,” meaning “welcome” in Baoule language in Côte d’Ivoire, is musically rhythmic. Her vocalization was topnotch. Not to fail to mention her ebony, queenly styled Ankara dress. Was a great outing for her. Hope this helps.👍”
@Prexypearl_ wrote: “Yemi Alade’s performance is adding a vibrant touch to the AFCON opening ceremony. I got goose bumps😇💖.”
@MeetSunshineMay wrote: “Yemi alade is now bigger than Davido.”
@Emekaigwe96 wrote: “She’s better than Tiwa Savage.”
@babyMahurin wrote: “Great performance.”