Afro-Pop superstar and singer Yemi Alade has revealed that she is honoured to be performing at the 2024 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after “praying for 7 years”.
But in a post via X on Thursday, the singer disclosed that she had been desiring to perform at football ceremonies since 2016.
She emphasised the importance of “prayer and speaking into existence your heart desires”, adding that she is honoured to perform at AFCON.
Alade also described the feat as “a dream come true”.
“I cannot buttress the importance of prayer and speaking into existence your heart desires,” she wrote.
“Since 2016, I have desired to perform at the stadium for football ceremonies surrounded by 100’s of dancers and millions of people.
“A lot of calls came in almost every year when football championship preparations were made, but none was favourable.
“I never said this, but at some point i started feeling like my team was chasing them away but something told me to let them do their job.
“7 years after, I’m performing at AFCON. It’s indeed an honour and a dream come true. It’s just the beginning!
“God bless my team and most especially Jehovah; the captain of my ship that never fails. Keep praying & working towards your goal. NA WHO STOP E DEY STOP FOR!! Na mouth wey dey open dey chop!!!”
…people.Alot of calls came in almost every year when football championship preparations were made, but none was favourable. I never said this, but at some point i started feeling like my team was chasing them away, but something told me to ..
In December, the singer revealed that she will be recording ‘Akwaba’, the theme song for AFCON.
Alade said the anthem features Magic System, an Ivorian music group, and Mohamed Ramadan, the Egyptian singer.
let them do their job.7YEARS AFTER, I'M PERFORMING AT AFCON. IT'S INDEED AN HONOUR, A DREAM COME TRUE and it's just the beginning!!God bless my team and most especially Jehovah ;the captain of my ship that never ...
— yemialade (@yemialadee) January 11, 2024
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