Spotify, on-line music streaming platform has introduced Afropop sensation, Yemi
Alade as its EQUAL Africa artiste for the month of September.
Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, disclosed this in an announcement on Friday in Lagos.
The top of music said that “Spotify EQUAL Africa programme is devoted to empowering feminine voices in Africa, spotlighting artistes
who proceed to push boundaries with their artistry.
“Yemi Alade exemplifies the calibre of expertise the programme goals to help.
“Spotify is proud to be related to Yemi Alade and can proceed to make use of the EQUAL Africa programme to help ladies
in music, amplify their voices and assist to showcase their unbelievable skills to the worldwide viewers.”
Okumu identified that with a profession that spanned over a decade, Alade established herself as some of the distinguished and influential feminine artistes
within the Nigerian music business.
She stated this had earned the Afropop sensation a devoted fanbase, each at dwelling and internationally.
She famous that the artiste’s electrifying performances and highly effective voice additionally earned her recognition worldwide,
permitting her to characterize African music on worldwide platforms.
She stated “Alade’s simple expertise and highly effective voice has captivated audiences throughout continents, as she collaborated with international superstars
similar to Beyoncé, Angélique Kidjo and Awilo Longomba.
“She has additionally toured the world, showcasing the wealthy fantastic thing about African music, fascinating audiences throughout continents and cultures.”
In the meantime, Alade had described her sort of music as “an ideal mix of high-life pop, R’n’B and afrobeat.
“It’s a lovely mix that’s impressed by a little bit of jazz or blues right here and there. In the event you pay attention carefully you’ll decide the tones.
“I don’t wish to be in a field, however I do know that my music is a fusion of African sounds, and the core of my music is African rhythm.”
(NAN)