Yemi Alade gets first Grammy nomination in Best African Music Performance category 2025

Yemi Eberechi Alade, better known as Yemi Alade, has just earned her first Grammy nomination for the 2025 Best African Music Performance category.

Known for her dynamic stage presence and powerful vocals, Yemi has consistently highlighted African sounds and storytelling on the global stage.

The song which earned her the nomination is Tomorrow, which was released on may 17, 2024 in the album, Rebel Queen.

Nominees in this category are still our very own Nigerian artistes with great songs such as MMS by Asake & Wizkid, Sensational by Chris Brown Featuring Davido & Lojay, Higher by Burna Boy and Love Me JeJe by Tems.

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This looks like it’s going to be a real tussle for the award, but their fans are already excited and anticipating the winner.

Yemi Alade burst onto the music scene in 2009, and her breakthrough came with her hit single, Johnny, in 2013. This smash hit, still one of the most popular Afrobeat songs globally, solidified her as a formidable talent in African pop music.

Since then, Yemi has released five studio albums, including King of Queens (2014), Mama Africa (2016), and Woman of Steel (2019), each showcasing her versatility and dedication to promoting African culture through music. Her latest album, Empress (2020), features a blend of Afrobeat, highlife, and pop, continuing her mission to amplify African music’s reach.

This 67th Grammy nomination is not just a personal milestone for Yemi Alade but also a moment of pride for African music lovers worldwide, proving that African artists are gaining the recognition they deserve.