“For the first time in my entire career, I felt free,” – Yemi Alade writes as she performs for the first time without make-up or costume (Photos/video)

Fans are swooning over Nigerian Afropop singer Yemi Alade after she recently showed up on stage for a performance without makeup or costume.

The 33-year-old singer performed in Brussels yesterday, June 26, without being all dolled up, donning a basic black top and African print pants to match.

While fans gushed over her simple appearance, Yemi Alade took to Twitter to reveal that it was the first time in her career that she would perform without makeup or costume.

Yemi Alade explained that although unplanned, she felt unrestrained and musically unhinged.

Taking to Twitter, she wrote,

“For the first time in my entire career, I went on stage with No makeup, Costum Attire, no pre-stage photo-up ! It wasn’t my plan in the beginning but I Have never felt so Uninhibited, musically unhinged! A freaking Rockstar! Thank you Brussels! I’m thirsty for more”.

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