- Yemi Alade earns first solo Grammy nomination
- Singer reacts to nomination, says it "feels surreal"
- Historic nod solidifies Yemi Alade's global music status
Nigerian songstress Yemi Alade has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in her career with her first-ever solo Grammy nomination. She has been nominated in the Best African Music Performance category for her soulful and inspiring track, “Tomorrow.”
Speaking about the momentous news, Yemi Alade expressed her deep emotions during an interview with CNN’s Larry Madowo at the 15th-anniversary event of CNN’s African Voices in Lagos.
“It feels surreal. It feels like a miracle to me. Like a miracle has happened in my life. I almost thought this moment might never come. It’s a good time to be alive,” she shared.
The artist also reflected on the significance of the nomination, emphasizing how it reinforced her belief in perseverance and determination. “I felt seen because it gave me reassurance that anybody out there can become anything. You just have to believe and not stop. Even if the world wants you to stop, don’t stop,” she said.
