Yemi Alade Nigerian Singer Born 1989 in Nigeria
Yemi Alade · singer and songwriter · Nigerian
Known for
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Yemi Alade on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 16.6M @yemialade
- Engagement rate
- 0.03% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 4,289
- Average comments
- 197 Based on the last 7 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Biography
Born on 13 March 1989 in Nigeria, Yemi Alade is a Nigerian singer. Audiences know her from Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2020).
Early life
Schooling on record includes University of Lagos (Bachelor of Science, geography).
Career
Released between 2013 and 2023, 7 albums and 10 singles carry her name. Johnny (2013) is the oldest release listed, Afcon 2023 (album) (2023) the newest. She works mainly in african popular music. The YouTube account had 2.5M subscribers when last counted in May 2025.
Recognition
Yemi Alade received an award at the MTV Video Music Awards. Other wins include the OkayAfrica 100 Women (2017) and an award at the All Africa Music Awards. Her awards record shows 6 wins.
Discography
17 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Afcon 2023 (album) | Album |
| 2022 | African Baddie | Album |
| 2022 | Baddie | Single |
| 2022 | Begging | Single |
| 2022 | Get Down | Single |
| 2020 | Empress | Album |
| 2019 | Give Dem | Single |
| 2019 | Woman of Steel | Album |
| 2017 | Black Magic | Album |
| 2015 | Mama Africa | Album |
| 2015 | Pepe Dem featuring Yemi Alade | Single |
| 2014 | King of Queens | Album |
| 2014 | Marry Me | Single |
| 2014 | Taking over Me | Single |
| 2013 | Johnny | Single |
Show all 17 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Johnny by Yemi Alade | Single |
| Pounds & Dollars | Single |
Awards and nominations
6 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | OkayAfrica 100 Women | Won | |
| All Africa Music Awards | Won | ||
| Independent Music Awards | Won | ||
| MTV Video Music Awards | Won | ||
| Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Won | ||
| The Headies | Won |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Omo Ghetto: The Saga | Film |
Personal life
She studied at University of Lagos (Bachelor of Science, geography).
Yemi Alade Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Yemi Alade?
Yemi Alade is 37 years old, born on 13 March 1989 in Nigeria.
What is Yemi Alade known for?
Yemi Alade is known for Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2020).
What is Yemi Alade’s nationality?
Yemi Alade is Nigerian, born in Nigeria.
How tall is Yemi Alade?
Yemi Alade is 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) tall.
Has Yemi Alade won any awards?
Yes. 6 awards are on record, including OkayAfrica 100 Women (2017).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q18016138), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: TaiAli · CC BY-SA 4.0
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