Who is Yemi Alade?
Yemi Alade is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who was born on March 13, 1989, to parents Helen Uzoma and James Alade. Yemi Alade was born in Abia State, in southeastern Nigeria. Her mother is Igbo while her father is Yoruba.
Yemi Alade grew up in Lagos and attended Victory Grammar School, Ikeja before gaining admission to study at the University of Lagos.
During her time in the university, Yemi Alade successfully auditioned for the Peak Talent Show—a television talent show aimed at showcasing upcoming entertainers in Nigeria. She gained popularity after she emerged the winner of the show in 2009 and was signed to record label Effyzzie Music Group.
Full data profile of Yemi Alade
| Full name | Yemi Eberechi Alade |
| Age | 31 years old |
| Birthday | March 13, 1989 |
| Gender | Female |
| State of origin | Abia State |
| Parents | Helen Uzoma and James Alade |
| Height | 5″3 |
| Marital status | Single |
| Tribe | Igbo/Yoruba |
| Career | Singer, songwriter, activist |
Yemi Alade’s music career
Yemi Alade’s debut studio album: King of Queens was released on October 2, 2014. She collaborated with producers like Selebobo, SizzlePro, OJB Jezreel, Shady Bizniz and Philkeyz on the album that is estimated to have sold 100,000 copies.
Yemi Alade released her sophomore album—Mama Africa on March 25, 2016. The album captured the essence of the African woman. Her other albums are Black Magic and Woman of Steel, which were released in 2017 and 2019 respectively. Yemi Alade has collaborated with acts like P-square, Falz, Sarz, Phyno, R2bees, Sarkodie, Sauti Sol, AKA and the queen herself; Beyonce.
Yemi Alade is the first African female artist to reach one million subscribers on YouTube.
Yemi Alade is currently one of the biggest Nigerian female singers who has won numerous awards and completed several world tours. Yemi Alade won the MTV African Music Awards for Best female in 2015 and 2016 and was nominated for the BET awards for Best International Act: Africa for the same years as well.
Yemi Alade’s updated net worth – 2020
Yemi Alade’s net worth is currently estimated to be $6 million, as of 2020.
Over the years, Yemi Alade has collaborated with several brands, both local and international, on different varieties of endorsement.
The superstar makes her money from tours, record sales and online streams. Yemi Alade has entered several high-paid endorsement contracts with many high-profile brands like Globacom, Shell, Maybelline, Luc Belaire and most recently Hollandia yoghurt.
