Yemi Alade, Nigerian singer, delivers a live performance at AFCON 2024 opening ceremony in Cote d'Ivoire, a dream come true.

 

Yemi Alade - photo credit - Instagram@yemialade

Yemi Alade, the renowned Nigerian singer, delivered a captivating live performance at the opening ceremony of the AFCON 2024 in Côte d'Ivoire. The event, held to kickstart the prestigious African football tournament, was filled with excitement and anticipation, and Yemi Alade's electrifying performance added to the grandeur of the occasion.

Thank you 😊 https://t.co/CKRftub9BP

— ✊🏾 yemialade (@yemialadee) January 13, 2024

As the crowd eagerly awaited the start of the tournament, Yemi Alade took to the stage with her signature energy and charisma. Dressed in a stunning outfit that showcased her African heritage, she immediately captured the attention of the audience.

Yemi Alade at AFCON opening ceremony. Credit: X@yemialade

Yemi Alade's powerful vocals resonated throughout the stadium as she performed some of her biggest hits, including "Mama Africa."  Her infectious energy spread like wildfire, and the crowd couldn't help but dance and sing along to her catchy tunes.

The stage was adorned with vibrant African-inspired decorations, creating a visually stunning backdrop for Yemi Alade's performance. The singer's backup dancers, dressed in traditional African attire, added an extra layer of cultural richness to the show.

 

Yemi Alade's performance at the AFCON 2024 opening ceremony was not only a celebration of African music but also a testament to the unity and diversity of the continent. Herended brought together, creating a sense of camaraderie and excitement for the upcoming football tournament. 

As the final notes of her performance echoed through the stadium, Yemi Alade left the stage to thunderous applause and cheers from the crowd. Her electrifying performance set the tone for the AFCON 2024, promising an unforgettable tournament filled with passion, talent, and the spirit of Africa.

See her X tweets below:

...people.Alot of calls came in almost every year when football championship preparations were made, but none was favourable. I never said this, but at some point i started feeling like my team was chasing them away 🤣, but something told me to ..

— ✊🏾 yemialade (@yemialadee) January 11, 2024

let them do their job.7YEARS AFTER, I'M PERFORMING AT AFCON. IT'S INDEED AN HONOUR, A DREAM COME TRUE ❤️ and it's just the beginning!!God bless my team and most especially Jehovah ;the captain of my ship that never ...

— ✊🏾 yemialade (@yemialadee) January 11, 2024

In a related development; the Ivorians defeated Guinea Bissau in the opening match of the AFCON 2024 to a 2 - 0 win, today 13th January, 2024.

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