Yemi Alade talks "Mama Africa", languages, the African music industry on BBC Africa

abiola 12:34 - 18 February 2016

Yem Alade spoke to BBC Africa about the state of the African music industry, her sophomore album and her love for Swahili.

Moments after unleashing the viral album art for her anticipated sophomore album "undefined", Yemi Alade visited the studios of BBC Africa in London to talk about the LP which is slated for a March, 2016 release.

The award-winning singer spoke to BBC Africa's Sophie Ikenye about her love for Swahili, the struggles of the African music industry and her new album "Mama Africa".

The 'Johnny' singer has already given fans a taste of what's to come with the release of 'Na gode' featuring Selebobo, and 'Do as I do' featuring DJ Arafat.

Her upcoming album is a follow up to the Effyzzie Music Group artist’s debut album “King of Queens” which was released October 2, 2014.