Watch yemi alade performance in AFCON 2023
Yemi Alade, the musical sensation from Nigeria, performed at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), realizing a lifelong dream.
The 33rd edition of the renowned continental competition got underway with an opening ceremony on Saturday, January 13. The match between hosts Cote d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone took place at the 60,000-seat Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan.
During her performance, Yemi Alade showcased her ability, sang the 2023 AFCON theme song, and added to the lively celebration of the tournament’s opening.
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She emphasized the significance of prayer and manifesting one’s desires, revealing her longstanding wish to perform at a football stadium amidst a massive crowd.
Yemi Alade, reflecting on her journey, stated, “I can’t buttress the importance of prayer and speaking into existence what your heart desires. Since 2016, I have desired to perform at the stadium for football ceremonies surrounded by 100’s of dancers and millions of people. 7 years later, I’m performing at AFCON. It is indeed an honour and a dream come true. It’s just the beginning.”