Yemi Alade has unveiled the tracklist for her forthcoming album IT\u2019S YEMI ALADE, revealing a 16-track project packed with collaborations and new material ahead of its September 11 release. The Nigerian Afropop star is set to be joined by Don Jazzy, Spyro, Bien, FAVE, JeriQ, Ferre Gola and Singuila, among others.<\/p>\n
The tracklist gives fans a first proper look at the scale of the project, with previously released songs including \u201cYemi Mi Lova\u201d featuring Spyro, \u201cAla Bekee\u201d featuring Don Jazzy, \u201cDon\u2019t Be Shy\u201d featuring Bien, \u201cWorry\u201d featuring FAVE, and \u201cShawa Shawa (Ashawo)\u201d making the album.<\/p>\n
Other songs listed for the September 11 release include \u201cCoco na Yam\u201d featuring Ferre Gola, \u201cOvertake\u201d featuring JeriQ, \u201cParadise\u201d featuring Singuila, \u201cLittle Kiss (E Good),\u201d \u201cMinister of Enjoyment,\u201d \u201cTitanium,\u201d \u201cAlhaja,\u201d \u201cOwa,\u201d and \u201cGeneral Market.\u201d<\/p>\n
A Star-Studded African Collaboration<\/p>\n
One of the most notable aspects of the tracklist is its range of collaborations. Yemi Alade brings together artists from different parts of Africa, continuing the cross-border approach that has become an important part of her music.<\/p>\n
Spyro appears on \u201cYemi Mi Lova,\u201d while Don Jazzy joins Alade on \u201cAla Bekee.\u201d Kenyan singer Bien features on \u201cDon\u2019t Be Shy,\u201d while FAVE appears on \u201cWorry.\u201d JeriQ, Ferre Gola and Singuila also add their voices to different tracks on the project.<\/p>\n
The project therefore looks set to move beyond a strictly Nigerian Afropop sound, drawing from different African musical backgrounds while keeping Alade at the centre.<\/p>\n
The Album Arrives September 11<\/p>\n
IT\u2019S YEMI ALADE is scheduled for global release on September 11, 2026 through Effyzzie Music. Both Spotify and Apple Music list the project as a 16-song album.<\/p>\n
The album follows Alade\u2019s 2024 project Rebel Queen and marks another major chapter in a career that has seen her become one of Africa\u2019s most recognizable female Afropop artists.<\/p>\n
The self-titled project also arrives after a steady rollout of singles. Alade released \u201cDon\u2019t Be Shy\u201d with Bien before following it with \u201cAla Bekee\u201d alongside Don Jazzy. The latter arrived in August, with its official music video released earlier this month.<\/p>\n
Yemi Alade Puts Herself at the Centre<\/p>\n
The title IT\u2019S YEMI ALADE makes the project\u2019s intention clear: this is a project built around the singer\u2019s identity, sound and evolution.<\/p>\n
With a career spanning more than a decade, Alade has developed a catalogue that includes King of Queens, Mama Africa, Black Magic, Woman of Steel, Empress, African Baddie and Rebel Queen.<\/p>\n
She has also maintained a strong international presence, including her appearance on Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s The Lion King: The Gift through \u201cMy Power.\u201d<\/p>\n
Now, with a new 16-track album and an impressive list of African collaborators, Yemi Alade is preparing to enter another era.<\/p>\n
IT\u2019S YEMI ALADE arrives worldwide on September 11, 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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