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Yemi Alade on setback female artists in Nigeria experience

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She stated that her experiences are part of what shapes her

Nigerian Afro-pop singer and songwriter, Yemi Alade, has identified criticism as one of the major setbacks to the careers of female artists in the country. The singer, who was speaking as a guest on COOL FM, Lagos, also believes female artists should be given just as much recognition as their male counterparts. 

She stated that her experiences are part of what shapes her type of music adding that her ability to sing in other languages also gives her an opportunity to connect with people around the world.