Yemi Alade named Spotify EQUAL Artist for September 2024

Yemi Alade, renowned as “Mama Africa,” has been named Spotify EQUAL Artist for September 2024. She continues to uplift African music on a global scale through her powerful voice, international collaborations, and dynamic performances.

Spotify has announced Yemi Alade, the Afropop sensation, as the EQUAL Artist for September 2024.

Known globally as “Mama Africa” for her relentless promotion of African culture, Yemi Alade has made a significant impact on the music scene, both at home and abroad.

Her career, which spans over a decade, is marked by her electrifying performances and collaborations with global icons such as Beyoncé and Angélique Kidjo.

She has graced international stages, bringing African music to diverse audiences across continents. Yemi’s talent and dedication have made her one of Nigeria’s most influential female musicians.

Spotify’s EQUAL Africa program, which empowers female voices across Africa, recognises Yemi Alade for her contributions. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, praised Yemi as an artist who embodies the calibre of talent the program aims to support. Through EQUAL Africa, Spotify continues to amplify the voices of African women in music.

Yemi Alade’s rise to stardom began in 2010 when she won a talent show. Since then, her music, described as a fusion of high-life, pop, R&B, and Afrobeats, has captivated fans worldwide.

As an artist who values authenticity, she advises dreamers to pursue their goals with unwavering passion.