Close-up of Yemi Alade wearing a heavy turquoise beaded necklace and a blue mesh outfit with a blonde-streaked braided updo.

If you’re a millennial, the name “Yemi My Lover” probably takes you straight back to the golden era of Yoruba cinema and the unforgettable Tajudeen Oyewole. It is one of those pop culture references that never really leaves the conversation. And now, Yemi Alade is giving the name a fresh spin with her new single, “Yemi Mi Lova,” featuring Spyro.

From the very first listen, this one feels easy, sweet and made for repeat play. “Yemi Mi Lova” is a cheerful love song about being completely taken by someone and wanting the whole world to know it. It carries that warm, affectionate feeling of finding your person and enjoying every second of it. The call-and-response style also makes it the kind of track you find yourself singing along to before the song is even over.

A split-screen image showing Spyro in a pink shirt and jeans on the left and Yemi Alade in a blue asymmetrical mesh dress on the right.

Spyro sets the tone with lines like, “I no go lie, I be your number one fan… Anything you want, I go give you double,” bringing that familiar Afropop sweetness fans know him for. Then Yemi Alade steps in with the confidence and charm she wears so well, delivering her lines with ease. When she sings, “Oun lo n dun mi l’okan… You be the only one I’m seeing,” it adds a lovely nod to deep, expressive romance in a way that feels both playful and sincere.

With “Yemi Mi Lova,” Yemi Alade and Spyro have delivered a feel-good track that celebrates love, nostalgia and the joy of a catchy chorus. Whether you remember the original “Yemi My Lover” era or you are hearing the reference for the first time, this one is easy to enjoy.

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Yemi Alade is back with the visuals for her soulful track, “My Padi,” and it’s the kind of song that makes you want to text your closest friend just to say, “thank you for being you.”

Performed in a brightly lit room with nothing but a mic hanging from the ceiling and Yemi’s voice carrying the emotion, the video keeps things simple, letting the lyrics do the talking. And they do. From “I dey for you” to “Your enemy na my enemy,” the song is all about showing up for the people who’ve always shown up for you.

“My Padi” isn’t about flashy friendship goals or grand declarations. It’s about real ones. The kind of friends who hold you down when you’re broke, who celebrate your wins, and stay close no matter how far apart life takes you. Whether she’s singing about Paris, Puerto Rico, or Okokomaiko, Yemi reminds us that true friendship doesn’t need to be in the same place to feel close.

It’s warm, honest, and quietly powerful. And in a world where loyalty can feel rare, “My Padi” is a beautiful reminder that real friendship still exists and deserves to be celebrated.

Watch the video below and, if someone came to mind while you listened, maybe go ahead and send it to them.

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