In a landmark achievement, Nigerian songstress Yemi Alade has earned her first-ever solo Grammy nomination in the Best African Music Performance category for her soulful and inspiring track, “Tomorrow.”
Reacting to the exciting news, Yemi Alade shared her heartfelt emotions in 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 further expressed how the nomination has reassured her faith 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.”
The nomination marks a significant milestone in Yemi Alade’s illustrious career, solidifying her status as one of Africa’s most formidable voices in global music.
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