Yemi Alade Biography, Age, Music, Boyfriend, Net Worth
Yemi Alade Biography
Real name:Yemi Eberechi Alade
Date of Birth:13th March, 1989
Age: 31 Years
Place of Birth:Abia State
Parents:James Alade (Yoruba tribe) & Helen Uzoma (Igbo tribe)
Tribe: Yoruba
Record Label: Effyzzie Music Group. Universal Music
Yemi Alade is a successful female Nigerian artist and entrepreneur. She is popular for her 2013 International hit’Johnny’. Yemi was born on the 13th of March 1989 in Abia State Nigeria. Her father, James Alade comes from the Yoruba tribe while her mother Helen Uzoma is of the Igbo tribe. Yemi is the 5th born among seven children. The Yemi Alade Biography reveals the identity of the multi talented woman who holds the record for the first African female artist to reach 1 million YouTube subscribers.
Education and Qualifications
Yemi Alade studied at St Saviour British Primary School in Lagos. After that, she proceeded to Victor Grammar School for her high School. She further enrolled herself at the University Of Lagos where she studied Geography.and graduated. As a result of her determination, Yemi Alade entered the 2011 Talent Hunt and she received musical training. This opportunity prepared her musical journey.
Yemi Alade Boyfriend
The Johnny hit maker is very secretive of her relationships with men. Till this point, Yemi Alade has never admitted to dating anyone and believes such issues should be kept private. At one point she admitted that she had a crush on fellow Nigerian artist Phyno. Like wise, she also revealed that at one point she had a crush on Flavour but the feelings soon faded. She keeps dismissing speculations on her dating anyone. Alex Ekhubo who played the character of ‘Johnny’ was once suspected to be dating the King of Queens. However, Yemi Alade responded by saying that he is just a funny and lovable actor.
Yemi Alade Biography, Age, Music, Boyfriend, Net Worth
Yemi Alade Music
The King of Queens, as fans like to call her, made a mark in the music industry after winning the Peak Talent Show in 2009. In 2012 she was signed to Effyzzie Music Group. Afterwards, she dropped three singles : “Johnny”, “Tangerine”, and “Kissing” taken off her debut album King of Queens. The song Johnny became an instant International hit garnering 114 million views on YouTube. However, in November 2014 a better version of the ‘King of Queens’ was released. She added the French version of her songs which were initially performed in English. Consequently, the album sold over 100,000 copies.
Watch: Yemi Alade – Johnny
Moreover, on March 25th, 2016, Yemi Alade released her second album, “Mama Africa”. She featured guests like P-Square, Sauti Sol, Flavour N’anabi, Sarkodie, Rotimi Keys, Selebobo and DJ Arafat. The album was produced by GospelOnDeBeatz, Selebobo, Coublon, Philkeys, BeatsByEmzo, Mr Chidoo, Mastercraft and Rotimi Keys. As a result of the contribution of best Nigerian producers and artists, the album went platinum.The album included six singles: ‘Na Gode‘, ‘Ferrari‘, ‘Kom Kom‘, ‘Do As I Do‘, ‘Africa’, and ‘Tumbum‘. Just like she did with King of Queens, similarly, she released a deluxe version of Mama Africa in 2016. It featured guest appearances from South African artists Bucie and AKA.
Watch: Yemi Alade – Tumbum
Furthermore, on 15th December 2017,Yemi Alade launched yet another album titled ‘Black Magic’. In this album, Yemi Alade featured previously released songs like, ‘Knack Am‘, ‘Single and Searching‘ and ‘Heart Rubber‘. After release of ‘Black magic’ Yemi Alade went on several tours and shows organised by Effyzzie music Group. She shared the stage with International artist such as Mary J Blige, Becca, Wiz kid and Shina Peters.In addition, Yemi Alade dropped her fourth album Woman of steel in 2019. The album featured the collaboration with Grammy Award winner Angelique Kidjo on the hit song ‘Shekere’. As a result of her remarkable musical outreach, Universal Music signed the same year.
Watch: Yemi Alade – Shekere feat Angelique Kidjo
Yemi Alade Albums
- King of Queens, (2014)
- Mama Africa, (2016)
- Mama Afrique, (2017).EP
- Woman of Steel (2019)
Awards and Nominations
- YEM Awards – Most Promising Female (2013) Nominee
- MOBO Awards – Best African Act (2014)Nominee
- City People Entertainment Awards – Female Musician of the Year (2014)
- Nigeria Entertainment Awards – Female artist of the year (2014)
- BET Awards – Best International Act: Africa (2015)
- MTV Africa Best Female Award – (2015) Winner
- MTV Africa Best Female Award (2016)Winner
- WatsUp TV – African Video of the Year (2016)Nominee
- Best African Female Video, Best African Pop Video and Best African Dance Video – 2016
- WatsUp TV – Best African Traditional Video (2016) Nominee
- Headies Awards – Best Performer (2019) Winner
Yemi Alade Biography, Age, Music, Boyfriend, Net Worth
Endorsements
Yemi Alade is the African Ambassador for peace by the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moreover, the female star has been Bacardi Breezer Ambassador since 2014. In adition, she is the Close-Up toothpaste Ambassador and Bland2Glam ( jewelry store online) Ambassador. Furthermore, Yemi is the ambassador for social digital wallet and Nairabox. She is also the face of ABC Hair Relaxer, which is arguably the most popular hair relaxing brand across the the African continent.
Yemi Alade Net Worth
The king of Queens Yemi Alade has been successful in both business and music. Consequently, she has become one of the richest Nigerian musicians. Yemi Alade’s Net Worth is a whooping US$3 million equivalent to N1 Billion in Nairas. Business deals, endorsements, private properties and revenue from her music makes her a Nigerian Billionaire.
Yemi Alade Biography, Age, Music, Boyfriend, Net Worth