Music Review: Seyi Shay ft. Yemi Alade - Pempe

Picture: Pempe cover art

Release Date: April 6, 2021

Seyi Shay and Yemi Alade are two Nigerian female powerhouses that have been taking AfroBeats to the rest of the world for some time now. the two teamed up on “Pempe” this year. The empowering, upbeat track was released on April 6.

Picture: Seyi Shay

“Pempe '' was produced by Kel-P, Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter from Lagos, Nigeria who is most commonly known for his work on Burna Boy’s “African Giant”.

“Pempe” is upbeat; driven by an energetic AfroBeats rhythm which is complemented by pop melodies which make it easy to dance to. One can also hear semblances of South American-derived elements which also give it a subtle Latin feel.

Picture: Yemi Alade (left); Seyi Shay (right)

“Pempe” is about women power. It’s also talking about over-sexualization and misrepresentation of the women in the music industry. With a pairing like Seyi Shay and Yemi Alade, and the energetic, passionate performance of the two, the message carries across easily and is the perfect single to precede Seyi Shay’s upcoming Summer album.

Listen to Pempe here