I Did Over 300 Free Shows Before Hitting It Big-Yemi Alade

The climb, up the ladder of success, is rarely easy for any. This can be said to be true for Nigerian songstress, whose big break came in 2014 with the hit, Johnny. But what many didn't know was, how many times she'd had to do what now puts food on her table, for free in order to get the attention of who-is-who in the industry, that could help boost her career. In her words:

"It was not easy in the beginning; I performed in over 300 free shows before I came this big. I did not use to have money for studio sessions. It was that bad."

The enterprising beauty recently launched a jewelry line.