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She lamented the hikes in fuel pump prices and electricity
tariffs, as well as the harsh climate and general cost of living.
The ‘Johnny’ crooner slammed some Nigerians who are picking
sides in the social media war between celebrities instead of demanding better
living conditions from the government.
On her X handle, Alade wrote: “Electricity tariffs and fuel
are at a 400% increase. Naira to $ is dancing alanta. The weather is unbearably
hot.
“People are busy being wicked to each other with daily
increases in prices. Salaries have not been increased. Afrobeat artists are
making the mess, and you’re picking sides instead of facing our government.”
Yemi Alade is known for delivering her songs in English,
Yoruba, and French languages. Her music which incorporates Afro; Highlife,
Dancehall, Pop and R&B has been of influence in many African countries.
She won the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) for Best Female
in 2015 and 2016 and was nominated for Artiste of the Year in 2015, making her
the first female to win the MAMAs for Best female consecutively twice and
nominated for Artiste of the Year.
Alade also won The Headies Award for Best Performer twice,
2018 and 2019 and she was the first artiste to win the category.
In 2022, Yemi Alade
bagged a Grammy nomination for her song “Dignity” with Angelique Kidjo.
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