Nigerian musician Yemi Alade has set a new record in Africa after she became the first female entertainer to acquire over one million subscribers on YouTube.
Yemi’s Youtube channel is the most followed among female entertainers in the continent.
In an Instagram post, Yemi thanked her fans and her team for making her what she is.
“1st female Entertainer in #Africa to have over #1MILLIONsubscribers on @YouTube. God is the GREATEST, started this journey six years ago. Thanks to everyone streaming/watching my videos and music. God bless us all,” she posted.
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Yemi is a renowned musician in the continent and has collaborated with a number of renowned artists including Kenya’s Sauti Sol group. The growth of her YouTube channel can be linked to the top quality songs she produces and uploads online.
Last month, she released ‘Bounce’, which has managed to get over 500,000 views and over 900 comments on YouTube just two weeks after it’s official release. An now with her mega achievement on YouTube, the dance challenge accompanying her latest release ‘Bounce’ has taken on a life of its own. Based on her Instagram account, the world just cannot get enough of the tune.
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Yemi Alade has several award-winning tracks, since the release of her chart-topper “Johnny” in 2009. She first broke into the music industry after winning the Peak Talent Show in 2009 and has never looked back. The 30-year-old Naija starlet has worked with various names across and beyond Africa featuring including Sauti Sol, Rick Ross, Nyashinski and Slimcase & Brainee.
This article was first posted on Mdundo.
