There is no number one artist in Africa – Yemi Alade

Yemi Alade did not have the nickname Mama Africa for nothing. She is unquestionably one of the busiest and most popular singers on the continent.

But his exploits seem to be constantly eclipsed by the most flamboyant pop stars, especially Wizkid and Davido.

one or the other of these guys? Is there a number one artist in Africa?

In a recent interview with Hot FM, Yemi Alade shared his thoughts on the rivalry that is often seen among musicians and what the competition represents.

"We are all trying to be number one, but the truth is, there is no number one," she said, explaining that the battle for relevance is what makes the field so competitive.

For her there is nothing that the big boys the others who are not so vocal can not do.

"The same ability that Wizkid holds in Africa, I retain it. The same capacity that Davido holds in Africa, I retain it – the same places, we all closed, so there is no number one. Why would not we ask promoters, people who know the numbers? "

Shall we say then that it is the media attention and self-esteem that make Davido and Wizkid look like the greatest artists of Africa?

Maybe , as Yemi Alade said, that promoters will know.