Sensational Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade has confirmed in a post on X that she will be performing at the AFCON which is slated to start tomorrow.
By Olisa Obi
Alade said it was a ‘dream come true’ as she announced that she will be performing at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
In a tweet on her X account, the singer revealed that she had been desiring to perform at football ceremonies since 2016.
Alade further emphasised the importance of “prayer and speaking into existence your heart desires”, adding that she is honoured to perform at AFCON.
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Alade said, “I cannot buttress the importance of prayer and speaking into existence your heart desires.
“Since 2016, I have desired to perform at the stadium for football ceremonies surrounded by 100’s of dancers and millions of people.
“A lot of calls came in almost every year when football championship preparations were made, but none was favourable.
“I never said this, but at some point I started feeling like my team was chasing them away but something told me to let them do their job.
“7 years after, I’m performing at AFCON. It’s indeed an honour and a dream come true. It’s just the beginning! God bless my team.”
The football spectacle which is the 34th AFCON will be hosted by Ivory Coast from January 13 to February 11.
Yemi Alade Music Career
After the release of her 2014 hit, “Johnny,” Alade rose to prominence in the music industry.
Yemi Alade is renowned for performing her songs in French, Yoruba, and English.
Alade received the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) for Best Female in 2015 and 2016.
