Afropop veteran Yemi Alade has officially dropped her expansive new studio album, It’s Yemi Alade. True to its name, the album acts as a grand, self-assured celebration of her journey, her continental identity, and her legacy as Mama Africa. The project serves as a comprehensive showcase of her artistic range across multiple genres.
Musically, It’s Yemi Alade is a rich, colorful tapestry of Highlife, Afropop, Soukous, and modern club rhythms. Featuring standout cuts like the festive Ala Bekee alongside Don Jazzy, General Market, and Minister of Enjoyment, the album relies heavily on vibrant live brass arrangements, rolling percussion, and high-energy guitar work. Yemi’s vocal performance across the tracklist is commanding, displaying both her technical power and her joyful performance style.Lyrically, the album covers themes of financial independence, cultural pride, deep romance, and celebration. Yemi Alade uses her songwriting to champion African excellence, writing catchy refrains in English, Pidgin, Igbo, and Yoruba that speak directly to a global audience. Her message remains grounded in resilience, gratitude, and good living.
It’s Yemi Alade stands out as a joyous, complete body of work. It reaffirms her position as one of the continent’s most consistent, vibrant, and culturally important musical ambassadors.
Listen to It’s Yemi Alade
