Simi and Yemi Alade are two of the leading ladies in the Nigerian Music Industry. They have carved a niche for themselves in an industry that is extremely competitive. When they are not topping charts with their melodious voice, they are both being nominated as the best female Artistes in different award ceremonies both locally and internationally.
As the songbirds get set to perform at the Livespot X-clusive concert on the 19th and 20th of December, we look at five things they have in common:
Apart from singing, Simi also doubles as a sound engineer. She is credited with mixing and mastering Adekunle Gold’s 2016 album, ‘Gold’.
Yemi Alade’s vocal prowess earned her a seat as a coach in The Voice Nigeria singing competition replacing 2Baba.
Songwriting: Simi and Yemi Alade are not only talented singers, but they are also amazing songwriters. They have penned songs for themselves and their peers in the music industry.
Acting Prowess: These multi-talented ladies are not just singers and songwriters, they have also dabbled in acting, and they are fantastic actors.
Simi’s acting debut was the female lead role in Kunle Afolayan’s Mokalik. Her acting gained a lot of positive reviews among critics.
Yemi Alade starred as the main character in her short film Home the movie, a music video for the lead single ‘Home’ of her Woman of Steel album. She was also featured in Beyoncé’s Black is King movie.
Vibrant Performances: Both Simi and Yemi Alade are energetic performers, and they have a powerful stage presence.
Yemi Alade is known for her very energetic performances where she combines her voice and dance to provide an unforgettable experience for her audience.
Simi’s performances may not be as energetic as Yemi Alade’s, but she sure knows how to give an amazing performance.
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