Actor Chiwetalu Agu has praised singer Yemi Alade for showcasing African culture through her outfit at the 66th Grammy Awards despite not winning an award.
The 69-year-old shared his thoughts in a video posted on Instagram late Tuesday, commending Alade for her dedication to Afrobeats and African heritage.
“Yemi Alade, you are a queen. You may not have won the Grammy, but you clearly won my heart,” Agu said. “If nobody will say it, I, Chief Chiwetalu Agu, will give you your flowers while you can still smell them.”
He lauded the singer for not only representing Afrobeats on the global stage but also embracing her roots through her fashion.
“You are putting African culture on the world map. Your outfit was screaming, ‘I did not come to impress you, I know my roots,’” he added.
The actor further described Alade as talented, disciplined, and a role model for young women.
“Do we talk about how decent and natural you have been as an artiste or how beautiful you are as a woman? You carry yourself as a lady, a role model. Yemi, keep being the inspiration you are to many young girls,” he said.
Agu ended his message with admiration and a playful nod to Alade’s hit song Johnny.
“Chief Chiwetalu Agu admires and loves you so much. I pray you find Johnny at the right time,” he said.
His comments have since sparked reactions online, with many applauding his support for the singer.
The 67th Grammy Awards took place in Los Angeles on Sunday, with stars such as Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Tems, Asake and Shakira in attendance.
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