New York, NY – May 14, 2024 – Universal Attractions Agency is excited to announce that Afropop star Yemi Alade has signed exclusively with the agency. UAA’s Jay Wright will act as Responsible Agent.
Yemi Alade found initial success in 2013 with the R&B-inspired track “Bamboo,” which quickly gained traction across Eastern and Southern Africa in countries such as Tanzania, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Liberia, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
Yemi Alade’s breakthrough into the North American music scene was a monumental moment in her career. Her hit single “Johnny” Not only amassed a staggering 163 million views on YouTube but also marked her as the first Afropop artist to cross the 100 million view threshold. This success catapulted her into the mainstream, earning her recognition by MTV and BET.
Continuing her ascension into the mainstream, in 2019, Yemi Alade appeared on Beyonce’s song “Don’t Jealous Me” from “The Lion King: The Gift” soundtrack. Later that year, Yemi would release her fourth studio album, “Woman of Steel, featuring collaborations with Rick Ross, Angelique Kidjo, and Funke Akindele.
Yeli Alade will release her next album, “Rebel Queen,” on June 28. Visit https://www.yemialadeofficial.com/ for more details about Yemi Alade and the upcoming album.
About Universal Attractions:
In business since 1945, Universal Attractions Agency (UAA) boasts locations in the heart of New York City and Los Angeles. The agency’s celebrated history includes launching the career of the legendary soul singer James Brown and representing him for more than 40 years, in addition to a truly jaw-dropping list of talent on its rosters, including Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Smokey Robinson, and the Miracles, Joe Tex, Solomon Burke, the Staples Singers, The Grateful Dead, Sepultura, Salt-N-Pepa, Coolio, Naughty By Nature, UB40, The Jacksons, New Edition, MC Hammer, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, and so many more.
UAA has proven itself as an industry leader among talent agencies, continuing to help direct the careers of some of today’s most prominent artists, comedians, and entertainers. To find more information about Universal Attractions and the agency’s roster, visit the official UAA website.
