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It was music like never heard and seen before, as Afropop queen, Yemi Eberechi Alade, well known as Yemi Alade on Saturday, September 21, held France capital city, Paris hostage with an unforgettable concert that saw both her fans and lovers of African sound asking for more at the prestigious Zenith Paris 2024.
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The spectacular sold-out concert with a venue capacity of over 6000, marked another milestone in Alade’s illustrious career, as she thrilled the audience, delivering her signature blend of infectious energy, powerful vocals, and vibrant stage presence.
Hosted by Shopsydoo and Sophy Aiida with the UFC Heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, making a surprise appearance as a guest host, Yemi Alade also welcomed several high-profile guest artistes to share the stage, with DJ Tyler and DJ Kawest keeping the crowd on the dance floor, building the energy with electrifying beats, while rising star Jungeli brought an edge to the performance with his dynamic style.
The versatile Merveille and celebrated Congolese star Innoss’B also graced the stage, thrilling fans with their collaborations with Alade. From the first beat to the final encore, Yemi Alade commanded the stage with a setlist that included powerful performances of her latest tracks, such as the soulful ‘Peace and Love’, ‘Tomorrow’ and her chart-topping hit single ‘Ki lo wa wa’.
Speaking to journalists after the concert, the Johnny hitmaker said, “This concert was an absolute dream come true! To share the stage with such incredible artistes and feel the love from my Paris fans was magical. This win is for all African women with a vision to succeed. You can do anything you set your heart to.”
The sold-out concert is yet another testament to Yemi Alade’s growing global influence, solidifying her place as one of the most prominent voices in Afropop.
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