Veteran Nigerian actor Chiwetalu Agu has lavished praise on music star Yemi Alade, applauding her for proudly showcasing African culture at the 67th Grammy Awards.
While Alade did not take home a Grammy, Agu emphasized that her presence and the powerful statement made by her attire were victories in their own right.
“Yemi Alade, you are a queen; the queen you believe yourself to be,” Agu said in a video posted on Instagram on Tuesday.
He continued with admiration, “She may not have won the Grammy, but she has won my heart. If no one else is saying it, I, Chief Chiwetalu, will give you your flowers while you can still smell them.”
Agu praised Alade’s traditional African attire, seeing it as a bold statement of cultural pride.
“Not only did she represent Afrobeat, but she also embodied African culture with her outfit at the Grammy Awards. She wasn’t there to impress anyone. Her outfit was a clear message: ‘I did not come to impress you. I know my roots,’” he observed.
Beyond her music, Agu spoke highly of Alade's character and influence, adding, “Do we talk about her decency and authenticity as an artist? Or her beauty as a woman? Or her talent, discipline, humility, and grace? Yemi, keep being the role model you are to so many young girls. Chief Chiwetalu admires and loves you deeply. I pray you find your ‘Johnny’ at the right time.”
In response, Yemi Alade expressed her heartfelt gratitude, commenting, “I’m not gonna lie. Someone is cutting one full bag of onions. God bless you, sir.”
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