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Yemi Alade expressed her disbelief after receiving the Grammy nominee medal.

Nigerian music icon Yemi Alade has been showered with congratulatory messages from fans after receiving a Grammy Nominee Medal at the Special Merit Awards Ceremony and Nominees Reception for the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards held in Los Angeles.
The ‘Johnny‘ singer took to her Instagram to share the exciting news, posting a photo of the prestigious medal she received. Expressing her excitement, she wrote:
“Somebody pinch me! I have received my Grammy Nominee Medal at the Special Merit Awards Ceremony, and Nominees Reception for the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles, California.”
Yemi Alade poses with her Grammy nominee medal 🎖️. #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/PE0syHNeM7
— Pulse Nigeria (@PulseNigeria247) February 2, 2025
Her fans and loved ones quickly filled the comment section with warm congratulatory messages, celebrating her incredible achievement.
While Yemi Alade did not secure a win at the event, losing out to Tems, who triumphed with her hit single ‘Love Me Jeje,’ she remains a proud nominee.
Tems‘ victory saw her overcoming top contenders like Yemi Alade’s ‘Tomorrow,’ Asake’s ‘MMS‘ featuring Wizkid, Chris Brown’s ‘Sensational‘ featuring Davido and Lojay, and Burna Boy’s ‘Higher.’
Despite not winning the Grammy this year, Yemi Alade’s recognition as a nominee has solidified her position as one of Nigeria’s most influential music figures on the global stage.
🚨Yemi Alade receives her Grammy Nominee medal at the nominee ceremony in Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/JHOeXbflWy
— HYPETRIBE (@hypetribeng) February 2, 2025