Nigerian Afropop star Yemi Alade enlists Nigerian rapper JeriQ on It’s Yemi Alade for “Overtake,” a 2026 album cut. The song is one of the solo vocal turns on the project, with no guest verse or duet partner stepping in.
That choice gives the record a different job on an album where Don Jazzy, Bien, FAVE, Teni, JeriQ and a few other names appear elsewhere. So “Overtake” carries its own weight, and the pace is quick, built on a rapid Afrobeats rhythm that keeps the arrangement moving forward.
Because there is no featured artist to trade lines with, the energy stays lean and dance-ready from start to finish. It ranks among the more rhythmically aggressive solo recordings tied to the group, yet it never feels crowded or overworked.
Yemi Alade has built part of her appeal on songs that travel well into live settings and dance places. Her speedier approach here gives “Overtake” that same potential, and her large African touring footprint offers another natural route to listeners.
The album is out on all the major digital music platforms. Have you played “Overtake” yet? Drop your thoughts in the comment section below.
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