Yemi Alade

Hailing from the Akoko region of Ondo State, Yemi Eberechi Alade – globally celebrated simply as Yemi Alade – remains one of the most dynamic, enduring, and culturally significant forces in modern African music. Affectionately crowned the Mama Africa of contemporary pop, Alade first seized international attention with her breakout 2013 mega-hit “Johnny”, a track that transcended linguistic boundaries to become an unstoppable pan-African and global anthem. Over the years, she has masterfully fused highlife, Afropop, dancehall, and R&B into a vibrant sonic signature, cementing her influence across multiple continents through acclaimed studio albums like King of Queens, Mama Africa, Woman of Steel, and Rebel Queen.

Born: 13 March 1989, Abia
Siblings: Jessica Ejiofor
Parents: Helen Uzoma, James Alade