Yemi Alade Engages Fans to Name New Album "It’s Yemi Alade

Afropop star Yemi Alade has engaged her fans in a unique way by allowing them to suggest titles for her seventh studio album, which ultimately became "It’s Yemi Alade." This decision reflects her desire to acknowledge her supporters and involve them in the album-making process. Alade received over 200 title suggestions, with "It’s Yemi Alade" being the most popular.

She described the album as a personal and adventurous project, exploring diverse musical influences. The album's concept revolves around "something new, something old, something borrowed," where the "old" signifies a return to her musical roots, the "borrowed" involves experimenting with genres like techno and disco, and the "new" incorporates elements of rap.

Alade expressed that the album represents her growing confidence and artistic independence, stating that it is a bold statement of her identity and evolution as an artist.