Afro-fusion artist, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, reiterated that his choice of pursuing music over dancing was driven by his financial aspirations. Also known as ‘Mr Money’, the singer clarified in an interview that he opted for a music career as he was uncertain if dancing would yield the financial success he aimed for. He said: “The main reason …

Popular singer Ahmed Ololade (known professionally as Asake) has revealed why he is using his mother’s name as his stage name. “My stage name is actually my mother’s. While I was in the cultural group, people used to call me ‘omo Asake,’ which means child of Asake in Yoruba. And after a while, it just stuck. People stopped adding the …

Asake has emerged as the winner of the Album of the Year category at the 2023 Headies Awards. ‘Mr Money’ as Asake is fondly called by his fans beats other talented artistes like Davido, Rema, Burna Boy and Omah Lay to clinch the award. Other artistes who have won the award in the past include Fireboy, Falz, Simi, Kizz Daniel, …

Four Nigerian artists – Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Starr and Asake – have been nominated for the 2023 edition of the Black Entertainment Television Awards. Grammy award winner, Burna Boy was nominated for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, Video Director of the Year, Viewer’s Choice, and Best International Act categories. Tems, who is also a Grammy winner, was nominated for Best …

Popular Nigerian disc jokey, Florence Otedola (well known as DJ Cuppy) has made known her intentions to become one of the backup singers rave of the moment, Asake. The billionaire heiress, who recently bagged a Master’s degree from Oxford University, revealed that she is considering a new career via her Instastory on Sunday. She solicited help from the public to enable …

YBNL music stars Olamide, Fireboy DML, and Asake have received special recognition from the State of California for their contributions to afrobeat. Photos shared on social by Matt Haney captured the moment the Nigerian superstars received their certificates of recognition. It is indeed a proud moment for Nigerian rap musician, Olamide Adedeji, following special recognition given to him alongside talents …