Yemi Alade’s 'Want You' Is the Feel-Good Summer Jam You Need

The Nigerian afropop singer releases the video for her new upbeat single “Want You,” produced by Maleek Berry.

Yemi Alade’s 'Want You' Is the Feel-Good Summer Jam You Need

Yemi Alade is still riding high from the success of her latest album, Mama Africa, which featured collaborations with P-Square, Flavour, Sarkodie and many more.


The Nigerian afropop singer just released the video for her new upbeat single “Want You,” which features an electronic Caribbean-infused beat produced by Wizkid-signee Maleek Berry. Could this be a sign of the new sound to come from her next album?

Watch the versatile entertainer frolic and dance on a California beach with her friends in this flirty summer clip directed by Ovié Étseyatsé.

This one's definitely summer playlist material.

Yemi Alade wearing a teal green outfit, standing in a regal pose holding purple flowers.
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