Yemi Alade, the iconic Nigerian songstress, has expressed her excitement after receiving her first-ever solo Grammy nomination in the Best African Music Performance category.
The celebrated Nigerian songstress earned the nomination with her inspiring track, “Tomorrow.”
In an interview on CNN’s African Voices, Yemi Alade shared her heartfelt emotions with CNN’s Larry Madowo at the 15th-anniversary event in Lagos.
“It feels surreal. It feels like a miracle to me. Like a miracle has happened in my life. It’s a good time to be alive. I almost thought this moment might never come.”
She further expressed how the nomination has reassured her faith in perseverance and determination:
“I felt seen because it gave me reassurance that anybody out there can become anything. You just have to believe and not stop. Even if the world wants you to stop, don’t stop.”
The nomination marks a significant milestone in Yemi Alade’s illustrious career, solidifying her status as one of Africa’s most formidable voices in global music.
Other nominees for the category are; Asake & Wizkid – MMS, Burna Boy – Higher, Chris Brown featuring Davido & Lojay – Sensational and Tems – Love Me JeJe
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