Born and raised in Abia State, Nigeria, Yemi Alade is one of the finest talents from the city. Displaying an early inclination towards music, Alade's talent was first recognised with her show-winning performance at the Peak Talent Show in 2009. Having already gained a firm footing in the industry, she released her debut studio album - King of Queens in 2014, much to the delight of her fans. She spent the next year touring Africa, delivering memorable performances in Kenya, Ghana and South Africa. She would go on to release three more albums over the next five years, earning several award nominations and also winning a few along the way.