Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Yemi Alade is set to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Saturday in Abidjan.

The singer confirmed this in a post on her official social media handle.

She said the opportunity was a dream come true for her.

“Since 2016, I have envisioned performing at the stadium for football ceremonies surrounded by hundreds of dancers and people.

“Seven years later, I’m performing at AFCON. It is indeed an honour and a dream come true. It’s just the beginning,” she said.

The Nigerian singer will be teaming up with other artistes from Africa to perform the theme song of the 2023 AFCON, ‘Akwaba,’ which means welcome in the Baoule language in Cote d’Ivoire.

The rendition of the 2023 AFCON anthem will also feature legendary Ivorian group Magic System and Egyptian singer Mohamed Ramadan.

The opening ceremony will take place at the 60,000-capacity Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan.

The tournament, which kicks off on Saturday with 24 nations in six stadiums across five cities, will draw to a close on Feb. 11. (NAN)

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/01/afcon-2023-yemi-alade-to-thrill-fans-at-opening-ceremony/

Like play, like play, Yemi Alade has sold her Mama Africa concept to the continent and has become the most acceptable Pan-African female singer for translating her English songs to French. Congratulations to her!

This girl and selebobo thay year.

Finally, the wait is over

She still dey sing

Nice

Nice one

Wow

Congratulations ....

Dats shows one should not give up on his dreams!

Good for her

Any streaming apps suggestions to watch the match live?

Mama Africa
Nice one

Aunty Yemi. Where is your husband?? Abi na just fxck you wan dey fxck?

Congratulations to her.
One dream achieved.

GO EAGLES GO

Congratulations to our darling Yemi ❤️

Bring home the Trophy 🏆 Guys.

We believe in you.

She’s really beloved in French speaking African countries

Where is your sense, Abi na stupid you just de mad about?

sweetTai:
Aunty Yemi. Where is your husband?? Abi na just fxck you wan dey fxck?

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Didn't know she's still singing.
Someone said they saw her feature in a porn video.
They sent me the link but I couldn't open the link to confirm since I don't watch porn.
Good to know she's gonna be performing at the opening ceremony of AFCON 2024.

Yemi Alade is very fluent in French and English Language and sing meaningful songs too.

Proud of you Omo ologo. Keep representing!

May Yemi Alade thrilling fans at opening Ceremony favor Super Eagles & my family.

Mama Africa...

You can't understand how popular Yemi Alade is, if you have not been to other African countries...She is wey popular in Anglo African countries than she is in Nigeria...from Kenya to Tanzania to Liberia to Zimbabwe to Ghana and the likes...

Because she speaks French ..she is loved in Franco African countries as well ...

She is well popular

Congratulations girl .

I love her energy

wethebest:
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noted

I swear, Nigeria has swept the music title of the world mehn… See even Yemi Alade wey people no too send for Naija, headlining AFCON opening ceremony!

Kai. Naija.

Great nation with a massive future.

Most of these African nations would be feeling on top of the world if they had just ONE of these our stars.

Imagine if ‘ordinary’ Mr Easy was from say Uganda or Guinea or Sierra Leone.

He would be contesting for their Presidency there by now.

There's no harm in dreaming if we worked hard it could become a reality

SoNature:
Like play, like play, Yemi Alade has sold her Mama Africa concept to the continent and has become the most acceptable Pan-African female singer for translating her English songs to French. Congratulations to her!

Mama Angelique Kidjo still holds the crown.

sweetTai:
Aunty Yemi. Where is your husband?? Abi na just fxck you wan dey fxck?

Marriage no be achievement these days

I thought she was pregnant

The only problem is that THe super eagles will not thrill us their fans during the tournament. I seriously hope and pray they prove me wrong

sweetTai:
Aunty Yemi. Where is your husband?? Abi na just fxck you wan dey fxck?

why is nairaland like this?




Just silliness all over the place...