Award winning Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade recently explained why she isn’t awarded in Nigeria, regardless of her readily apparent success and fame.
The singer disclosed that there was a period in the business when, in exchange for improved chances, everyone aspired to sleep with her.
Yemi Alade stated that by refusing to have sex with anyone for financial gain, she was immediately denied access to numerous advantages.
Yemi Alade added that despite winning and receiving repeated recognition from outside the nation, she is not acknowledged as one of the largest female artists on social media platforms.
The 35-year-old, meanwhile, stated that she is happy she made the choice since it means she still has her dignity and her devoted following.
Yemi Alade revealed:
“There was a time in the industry when everyone wanted to sleep with me and it was like, ‘Yemi, if you don’t do this, you won’t have that. Today men is the reason I don’t win award in Nigeria.
….going down with men was like a bridge I had to cross to get on some platforms, get some deals and even awards. When I made my decision never to engage in sexual activities for gains, lots of opportunities were automatically blocked for me.
Ask yourself why Yemi Alade who is the most viewed and most subscribed Nigerian female artiste on YouTube gets almost no recognition from award shows year after year. Even during twitter debates, no one mentions Yemi Alade as one of the biggest female artistes in Nigeria.
They really blocked everything for me. But l’m glad coz l have my dignity, I have my life, l’m making cool cash and above all, I have fans who love me so much…”
Some of the awards Yemi Alade has won include the African Entertainment Awards USA (AEAUSA) 2018, 2020.
AFRIMA Awards (All Africa Music Awards) 2015, 2018.
AFRIMMA Awards (African Muzik Magazine
Awards) 2018.
MTV African Music Awards 2015,2016.
Soundcity MVP Awards 2016.
Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2015.
The Headies 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019.
