Don’t let go of God

Yemi Alade has shared the principle she believes has sustained her throughout her career, urging young artists to remain grounded and trust in a higher purpose.

The Afropop star said she would advise her younger self to stay spiritually anchored.

When asked about the one message she would give to the young woman she once was, Alade replied, “What I would tell her is that in everything that she does, she just must not let go of God. Just don’t let go of God.”

She added that the younger version of herself already possessed the qualities needed for success.

“She had everything already, everything that she needed. But as long as she doesn’t let go of God, she’s good,” she told on Chude Jideonwo in an interview monitored by MyNewsGh.

Alade also spoke about resisting pressure to fit into industry expectations. She noted that many artists believe they must follow a prescribed formula to be globally recognized.

“Word on the street is that you have to have some kind of western collaboration. You have to be signed to the major leagues of record labels. You have to look a certain way. And sing a certain way,” she said.

She explained that relying on her own identity helped her stay focused. “African proud. No collaboration. Just this girl who decided to take a chance on herself and sing another song,” she said.