- Patrick Doyle shared a photo of Yemi Alade while describing her as an African treasure
- In a series of posts on his Instagram page, the actor described the singer as Nigeria’s most significant cultural ambassador, emphasizing that she deserves a national honour.
Renowned Nigerian actor and director, Patrick Doyle, has recently expressed his belief that popular singer Yemi Alade deserves to be recognized with a national honour.
The actor made this statement in reaction to Yemi Alade’s excellent performance at the opening ceremony of 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Doyle referred to Yemi Alade as Nigeria’s most important cultural ambassador in a string of posts on his Instagram page, stating that the woman ought to get a national award.
Patrick Doyle commended Yemi’s dedication to delivering exceptional music and making Africa proud on the international stage with her captivating performance.
He shared the video of her performance with the caption:
“Behold, Nigeria’s most valuable cultural ambassador. Yemi Alade is nothing short of a national treasure, she deserves a national honour.”
WITHIN NIGERIA recalls moment Yemi Alade performed at AFCON opening ceremony .
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.
