AFROPOP queen and celebrated African baddie, Yemi Eberechi Alade better known as Yemi Alade has expressed her excitement over recording the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2024 theme song alongside some of the continent’s biggest music exports.
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The 2024 AFCON theme song featured the versatile singer, songwriter cum actress, who uses different African languages and attire in her songs, legendary Ivorian group Magic System and Egyptian singer Mohamed Ramadan. It was produced by French producer Dany Synthe, with the video released on Universal Music Africa.

In a chat with journalists, the 2009 Peak Talent Show winner who could not conceal her hyper excitement working on the project and her hopes for African football said, “honestly, it’s an honour to represent my continent and encourage healthy competition in a sport loved globally. It’s a dream come true for me to have created the official anthem for AFCON alongside African music royalties.”

On her hopes for African football, especially for the women, Alade adds: “I believe that the whole world will be watching their favourite countries at the AFCON, supporting their national team.

“I also believe that this platform will be the spring board for many players’ career. I wish them the best and honestly can’t wait for female championships around the world to get the accolades they deserve.
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“I believe it will happen very soon so, let’s all be part of history in the making, get involved everyone! Let’s support African football and travel to Ivory Coast to witness the games or just watch on your TV screen. Stay informed!”.

The multiple award winning artiste also spoke about how the year 2023 has been a good for her music, particularly with Grammy nominations, while also hinting that 2024 will be a year of surprises.

“2023 was a year of surprises; from Grammy nominations to creating the AFCON anthem and touring 40 countries on my Europe/USA ‘African Baddie’ tour with my mother by my side. I also will be teasing with ‘Mamapiano’ to wrap the year, not forgetting participating in soundtrack creations of mainstream box office movies.

“2024 is undoubtedly a promising year and I cannot wait to see and unveil more surprises, music and collaborations with the world.”
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The 2024 edition of Africa’s biggest football competition will take place between January 13 and February 11 in Ivory Coast with top countries in the continent battling for the trophy.

The official song for the 34th edition of the competition is titled ‘Akwaba’, which simply means ‘welcome’ in Baoule.

Yemi Alade has always portrayed herself as ‘Mama Africa’ after famous South African music power house, Mariam Makeba, as her music is widely accepted by other African countries apart from Nigeria

The ‘Johnny’ crooner is expected to be present at the opening and closing ceremony of the competition to thrill fans with her talent.
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