Renowned Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade, is set to take center stage at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. The celebrated artist shared this exciting news with her fans on Thursday, January 11, 2024, expressing her joy and describing the opportunity as a dream come true.
Taking to her social media platform, X, Yemi Alade emphasized the importance of prayer and manifestation in achieving one’s heart’s desires. She revealed that since 2016, performing at a stadium for football ceremonies surrounded by hundreds of dancers and millions of people has been her aspiration. Now, seven years later, she is thrilled to announce her upcoming performance at AFCON, considering it an honor and the realization of a long-held dream.
In her reflective statement, Yemi Alade remarked, “I can’t buttress the importance of prayer and speaking into existence 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.”
I can't buttress the importance of prayer and speaking into existence 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 …
— ✊🏾 yemialade (@yemialadee) January 11, 2024
The singer gave her fans a sneak peek into her time at a stadium in Cote d’Ivoire on January 12, 2024, building anticipation for the upcoming event. In her caption accompanying the photos, she wrote, “The Pressure Is Getting “WESSER” (A)Ivory Coast X (B)GUNIEA BISSAU 8PM Tmrw.“