It was a glorious night for African music as Afropop queen, Yemi Alade, on September 21, held Paris hostage as she delivered an unforgettable concert for her fans at the prestigious Zenith Paris 2024, with a spectacular sold-out concert with a venue capacity of over 6000.
The event marked another milestone in Alade’s illustrious career, as she performed to a packed venue, delivering her signature blend of infectious energy, powerful vocals, and vibrant stage presence.
The concert was hosted by Shopsydoo and Sophy Aiida with Francis Ngannou, UFC Heavyweight champion, making a surprise appearance as a guest host. Yemi Alade also welcomed several high-profile guest artistes to share the stage, with DJ Tyler and DJ Kawest keeping the crowd moving, building the energy with electrifying beats, while rising star Jungeli brought an edge to the performance with his dynamic style. The versatile Merveille and celebrated Congolese star Innoss’B also graced the stage, thrilling fans with their collaborations with Alade.
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From the first beat to the final encore, Yemi Alade commanded the stage with a setlist that included powerful performances of her latest tracks, such as the soulful ‘Peace and Love’, ‘Tomorrow’ and her chart-topping hit single ‘Ki lo wa wa’.
Yemi Alade, speaking to journalists after the concert said, “This concert was an absolute dream come true! To share the stage with such incredible artists and feel the love from my Paris fans was magical. This win is for all African women with a vision to succeed. You can do anything you set your heart to.”
The sold-out show is yet another testament to Yemi Alade’s growing global influence, solidifying her place as one of the most prominent voices in Afropop today.
