Grammy-nominated Afrobeat star Yemi Alade has fired shots at media giants Clout Africa and Cool FM, accusing them of blacklisting her music over a year-long grudge. The singer took to X on Thursday, venting her frustration at what she called “shameless gatekeeping” by the outlets after she missed one of their events.
According to Alade, the drama began in December 2023 when her absence from the event allegedly sparked the removal of her songs from their platforms. Despite her apologies via calls and text messages, the cold shoulder persists, leaving her music off their airwaves.
BIG PASS your whole station!
Yemi declared, tagging both media houses in her fiery posts.
Fake people forming small gods. My God is my label and management—we go meet for front!
The singer didn’t mince words as she called out the stations for holding onto a “beef” for an entire year, questioning their professionalism and motives.
You’re beefing an artist for a full year over a free show? Shameful! Life is a marathon, not a sprint. Shine your eyes!
Yemi also reminded fans and critics alike of her global achievements, emphasizing her resilience.
My team and I have met presidents and traveled the world. If there’s a problem, we resolve it—but Cool FM and Clout Africa are out here acting like forgiveness ain’t free.
In a series of tweets, the “Johnny” hitmaker made it clear she’s not backing down, ending her rant with a bold declaration: “Take down my catalog. God go still give me food. Bad belle is allowed!”
As fans rally behind her and her tweets go viral, Yemi’s message is loud and clear: she’s unbothered, unstoppable, and ready to shine—radio play or not.
