Why I started singing in multiple languages – Yemi Alade
Yemi Alade, the Nigerian singer, has revealed why she sings in different languages.
In an interview with CNN, the singer revealed that she began singing in multiple languages after her hit song ‘Johnny’ gained international recognition, including in Paris.
She also said her desire to “communicate” to her diverse audience made her embrace different languages.
“Paris is one of the cities that opened its borders to my music, and I fell in love with French even more,” she said.
“I wanted to communicate, so I decided to make versions of my songs in other languages. That’s how the love story with languages started.”
Alade further said being nominated for the 2025 Grammy nominations feels like a “miracle in my life”.
She said she once doubted she would ever be nominated for the award while urging people to keep pursuing their dreams regardless of the obstacles.
“Being nominated for Grammy feels so surreal. It’s a good time to be alive,” she added.
“I almost thought this moment might never come. I felt seen and it reassured me that anybody out there can become anything. You just have to believe and not stop even if the world wants you to.”
This is Alade’s first Grammy nomination.
Yemi Alade was nominated in the ‘Best African Music Performance’ category for her song ‘Tomorrow’.
