Yemi Alade Named Spotify's EQUAL Africa Artiste

 

Star singer, Yemi Alade has been named Spotify's EQUAL Africa artiste for the month of September.

 

The online music streaming platform announced this through its Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu in a statement on Friday in Lagos.

 

The head of music stated that “Spotify EQUAL Africa programme is dedicated to empowering female voices in Africa, spotlighting artistes

 

Okumu pointed out that with a career that spanned over a decade, Alade established herself as one of the most prominent and influential female artistes in the Nigerian music industry.

 

She said this had earned the Afropop sensation a dedicated fanbase, both at home and internationally.

 

She noted that the artiste’s electrifying performances and powerful voice also earned her recognition worldwide,

allowing her to represent African music on international platforms.

 

She said “Alade’s undeniable talent and powerful voice has captivated audiences across continents, as she collaborated with global superstars

Meanwhile, Alade had described her kind of music as “a perfect blend of high-life pop, R’n’B and afrobeat.

 

“I don’t like to be in a box, but I know that my music is a fusion of African sounds, and the core of my music is African rhythm.”