Bisina SomtoNigerian music sensation Yemi Alade took centre stage at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) this past Saturday, leaving fans and viewers in awe of her electrifying performance.
The official handle of Total Energies AFCON shared a captivating video of the singer’s act, praising it as an “Amazing opening ceremony performance from #yemialadee.”
For Yemi Alade, this moment marked the realization of a long-cherished dream, as she revealed in a heartfelt tweet on her official X account just days before the event. Expressing gratitude, she emphasized the significance of prayer and speaking one’s desires into existence.
In her tweet, she shared, “Since 2016, I have desired to perform at the stadium for football ceremonies surrounded by 100’s of dancers and millions of people.”
Reflecting on the journey, Alade acknowledged the challenges and near-misses, stating, “A lot of calls came in almost every year when football championship preparations were made, but none was favorable.”
Despite uncertainties, she trusted her team and divine guidance. “7 YEARS 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 fails.”
As anticipation builds for the AFCON tournament, reports indicate heavy traffic in the city of Abidjan, with passionate supporters streaming into the venue for the Group A opening match between the host country, Cote d’Ivoire, and Guinea Bissau.
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Yemi Alade performing at the opening ceremony of #AFCON2023.
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