Yemi Alade becomes Spotify's 'EQUAL Africa Artiste' for January

• Published date: 10 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

Spotify, an online streaming platform, has announced Nigerian Afro Pop artiste, Yemi Alade as its 'EQUAL Africa Artiste' for January.

Phiona Okumu, Spotify's Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, in Lagos.

She said the Spotify EQUAL Africa programme seeks to provide female artistes with the support and resources to grow their craft and reach worldwide audiences through multiple playlists.

According to her, the beneficiaries also receive off-platform guidance and tools to help take their music careers to even greater heights.

'Spotify's EQUAL Africa programme has kicked off 2023 by shining its spotlight on multi-talented Nigerian artiste, Yemi Alade.

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'Alade, a leading female Afro Pop artiste in Africa, is the latest musician to join the list of accomplished artistes featured on the EQUAL Africa playlist.

'Yemi Alade is such a talented artiste who has already carved out a solid place in the music industry.

'Spotify is looking forward to showcasing her talent to an even wider audience, and working with her to further map out her success,' she said.

Okumu noted that Alade was no stranger to the spotlight, with four albums, an EP and hit singles such as Johnny, Shekere, Africa, oh my gosh, and Bum Bum,

She said that her performances had...