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The Austin 100: Yemi Alade

NPR | By Stephen Thompson
Published March 17, 2020 at 4:00 AM CDT
Yemi Alade.
Courtesy of the artist
Yemi Alade.

Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria

Genre: Pop

Why We're Excited: Nigerian singer-songwriter Yemi Alade has become a major Afropop star in recent years, winning high-profile African music awards and topping 100 million YouTube views for her hit "Johnny." In 2019, her smooth and vibrant music crossed over to U.S. audiences with the help of Beyoncé, who gave Alade a feature in her song "Don't Jealous Me," from the Lion King-inspired companion-to-the-soundtrack The Lion King: The Gift.

Listen to Yemi Alade's "Vibe"

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Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson is a host, writer and reviewer for NPR Music and Pop Culture Happy Hour. He appears frequently on All Songs Considered and NPR newsmagazines.