Yemi Alade: her new album “It’s Yemi Alade” is released on September 11

Yemi Alade invites her fans to meet on September 11, 2026. The Nigerian singer will release her new album, It’s Yemi Alade, on that day, a project she has chosen to place directly under her own name.

The announcement was made by the artist on their official platforms, accompanied by a trailer presenting the title and release date. With just a few days remaining, the campaign surrounding the album is accelerating and places one of the most well-known voices of African Afropop at the center of the music news.

The project follows Rebel Queen, released in 2024. Yemi Alade has already begun this new phase with several tracks, including Don’t Be Shy featuring Kenyan artist Bien, and Ala Bekee, recorded with Don Jazzy. The music video for the latter, released in early September, features a wedding atmosphere and a humorous rivalry between the two artists.

The singer confirmed the schedule in a post on X. Several Nigerian music media outlets, including TooXclusive and The Nollywood Reporter, also reported the September 11 release.

A very personal album in its title

By naming the album after herself, Yemi Alade appears to want to open a chapter more directly focused on her artistic identity. However, the full tracklist and all collaborations have not yet been officially revealed, which maintains the anticipation surrounding the project.

The singer remains one of the Nigerian artists most recognized internationally. Her career has been built around a blend of Afropop, R&B, and African sounds, with songs performed in multiple languages and numerous collaborations across the continent.

The new album also arrives at a time when Afrobeats and its various offshoots continue to spread widely beyond Africa. For Yemi Alade, the challenge will be to extend a trajectory already marked by several albums, major tours, and international collaborations.

On Bénin Web TV, readers can also find our article dedicated to the success of “Johnny”, the hit that helped firmly establish the singer on the continental stage.