News as Yemi Alade replaces 2face as coach on The Voice Nigeria

Latest gist on air as the popular Afropop singer, Yemi Alade, has been confirmed as the newest star to occupy the famous red chair as a coach on season two of ‘The Voice Nigeria.’


It is reported that Alade joins the trio of Timi Dakolo, Patoranking and Waje who served as coaches that critique contestants’ performances and guide their teams of selected artistes through the remainder of the season while also competing to ensure that their act wins the reality TV show.

While speaking on Yemi Alade’s addition to the panel, the Director, M-Net West
Africa, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, said, “Yemi Alade is widely recognised as one of Nigeria’s biggest musical exports with incredible appeal across the continent and in other international markets.

Not only is she an amazing vocalist, Yemi is also recognised for her energetic and entertaining performances on stage. We are thrilled to have her join The
Voice and we cannot wait for the contestants and our viewers to experience her on the show.” Yemi Alade replaces another ace musician, 2baba who leaves the show to pursue other commitments.

Since its original launch in 2010, ‘The Voice’ has won audiences in countries like the US, Australia, South Africa and the UK, where other renowned artistes have occupied the show’s famous red chairs as coaches.

In the first season, A’rese of #teamwaje emerged winner of the grand prize of an SUV and a recording contract with Universal Music. Auditions for the second season of The Voice Nigeria recently held across Nigeria in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt and Enugu, and preparations are in top gear for the show to hit the screens again.