Its Yemi Alade's Birthday, Read about her Life so far | @yemialadee
Yemi Eberechi Alade (born March 13, 1989), popularly known as Yemi Alade, is a Nigerian Afro pop singer. She came into the limelight after winning the maiden edition of the Peak Talent Show in 2009. She is best known for her hit single "Johnny", which features Alex Ekubo as the title character.
She was born to a yoruba father (James Alade), who
was a former commissioner for Police, and to an
igbo mother (Helen Uzoma), causing her to be fondly
referred to as "Yoruba-Igbo girl", in Abia State as the
5th child in a family of 7. Alade went to St Saviour
British Primary School. Then, she proceeded to
Victory Grammar School, Lagos, where she obtained
a degree in Geography at University of Lagos.
In mid 2012 Yemi Alade signed a deal with Effyzzie
Music Group and started working with hit producers
DJ Klem, D'tunes, E-Kelly, Sizzle Pro, Fliptyce and
renowned South African producer Garth. Shortly
afterwards she released her successful single 'Ghen
Ghen Love' which was produced by the iconic OJB
Jezreel.
Yemi Alade shocked and broke
records when her most recent hit single 'Johnny'
produced by Selebobo leaked on the internet. The
dance number received major critical acclaim and
became an instant smash hit topping and dominating
countless music charts across the globe.
Awards and Nominations
*2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards - Female Artist
of the Year (nominated)
*2014 City People Entertainment Awards - Female Musician of the Year (nominated)
*2014 MOBO Awards - Best African Act
*YEM Awards 2012 - Female Artiste of the Year
*ELOY Awards 2013 - Most Promising Female
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