Yemi Eberechi Alade (born 13 March 1989),[2] merely generally known as Yemi Alade, is a Nigerian afropop singer. She gained prominence after successful the Peak Talent Show in 2009, and is finest recognized for her hit single “Johnny“.[3][4][5][6]

Yemi Eberechi Alade was born on March 13, 1989 in Abia State, Nigeria. Alade is known as a “Yoruba-Igbo girl” since her father, James Alade, is of Yoruba origin, whereas her mom, Helen Uzoma, is of Igboorigin. Alade is the fifth out of the seven youngsters in her household. She attended St Saviour British Primary School,[7] after which went on to Victory Grammar School inLagos earlier than acquiring a level inGeography on the University of Lagos.[8][9]

Alade made her musical debut in an all-lady group known as Noty Spices in 2005, however her music turned extensively standard after she received the Peak Talent Show in 2009. She later launched her first single “Fimisile” underneath the Jus’ Kiddin’ label.[10]

In 2012, she signed onto the music label, Effyzzie Music Group, and launched her single “Ghen Ghen Love”.[7]

In July 2013, Alade launched the video for her romantic afro-R&B track “Bamboo”, produced by Fliptyce. “Bamboo” went on to be a reasonable hit and a well-liked wedding ceremony track. In the final quarter of 2013, she broke information when her most up-to-date hit single, “Johnny”, produced by Selebobo, was leaked on the web. The track turned a world smash hit because it dominated music charts in Tanzania, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Liberia, Uganda, Zimbabwe, and the United Kingdom, amongst others. It has been listed as among the finest songs of 2013, even if it was launched in direction of the top of the yr and and not using a music video.

Alade has been featured on the covers of a number of magazines and carried out around the globe, sharing the stage and songs withMary J. Blige, Shina Peters, M.I, Wizkid,Becca, May D, Waje and Yemi Sax. She additionally headlined the Super Diva’s Nite on the 2013 Calabar Festival, and opened for the2013 Headies Awards (popularly known as the “Nigerian Grammys“).

In 2014, Alade was featured on Yung6ix‘s monitor “Lights”, in addition to on a remix of “Sebiwo” by Beninese afropop star Lace. Alade teamed up with award-successful cinematographer Clarence Peters to create a music video for “Johnny”, which was launched in March 2014 to vital acclaim and now has greater than 32 million views on YouTube, as of December 2015.[11]

Alade joined M.I, Waje, Timi Dakolo, andBurna Boy in singing the theme track forPort Harcourt, the UNESCO 2014 World Book Capital, as a part of a venture urging younger individuals to learn and keep at school. Shortly after that, Alade launched a brand new single entitled “Tangerine”, that includes Selebobo; the critically acclaimed monitor charted throughout Africa. She appeared as a visitor artist on Falz‘s debut album.

She launched her debut album, King of Queens, on 2 October 2014, after which went on tour.[12] Yemi Alade is at the moment touring and dealing on her second studio album titled “Mama Africa”, slated to be launched in March 2016.