Yemi Alade to perform at AFCON, says ‘a dream come true’

Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade will be performing at the 2023 African Cup of Nations(AFCON) and  has said it is a ‘dream come true’.

She revealed this with a tweet on her X account, where the singer said that she had been desiring to perform at football ceremonies since 2016.

She emphasised the importance of “prayer and speaking into existence your heart desires”, adding that she is honoured to perform at AFCON.

I can't 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 …

— ✊🏾 yemialade (@yemialadee) January 11, 2024

Alade also described the feat as “a dream come true”.

The Ivory Coast will host the 34th AFCON from January 13th to February 11th. 

Yemi Alade is one of the best female musicians in the country and on the continent. 

After the release of her 2014 hit, “Johnny,” Alade rose to prominence in the music industry. 

The singer is renowned for performing her songs in French, Yoruba, and English.

She received the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) for Best Female in 2015 and 2016.