Asake

Ahmed Ololade (born 13 January 1995), known professionally as Asake, is a Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter.[1][2][3] He is signed to YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution.[4][5] His stage name "Asake" is his mother's name.[6]

Asake
Birth nameAhmed Ololade
Also known asMr. Money
Born (1995-01-13) 13 January 1995
Lagos State, Nigeria
OriginLagos State, Nigeria
Genres
Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, AfroPop, Hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2018–present
LabelsYBNL, Empire

On 3 February 2023, Asake was announced by Audiomack alongside Kizz Daniel, Snazzy the Optimist and 1ucid as the top trending and most streamed artistes.[7][8]

Career

Asake studied dramatic arts at Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria. He began releasing music in 2018. His career took off in 2020 with the single "Mr. Money",[9] which was followed by a remix with Zlatan and Peruzzi. In February 2022, fellow Nigerian artist Olamide signed Asake to his YBNL Records imprint.[10] That same month he released his debut extended play, Ololade, which featured his breakthrough song "Omo Ope" featuring Olamide. A second single from the EP, "Sungba", was remixed a month later with a verse from Nigerian superstar Burna Boy. In July 2022, Asake signed a distribution deal with Empire.[11][12]

Asake released his debut studio album Mr. Money with the Vibe on September 8, 2022, seven months after the release of his debut EP. The album was supported by the hit singles "Terminator", "Peace Be Unto You" and the "Sungba" remix with Burna Boy. The album was well-received by fans in his home country of Nigeria, as well as across the world and went on to break several records globally.[13][14] Later that year, Asake began his world tour, selling out 3 dates at the O2 Academy Brixton in London.[15]

In September 2022 Asake announced the Mr. Money with the Vibe tour in UK.[16]

On the final date of Asake's Brixton Academy shows, several people were critically injured during a crowd crush. Two people – 33-year-old concertgoer Rebecca Ikumelo and 23-year-old security guard Gaby Hutchinson – later died of their injuries.[17][18]

On February 2023, Asake won the Male MVP award at the Soundcity MVP Awards which were held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos.[19]

In April 2023, he appeared on Good Morning America to discuss his music.[20]

Musical style

Asake often uses uptempo Afro and Amapiano-styled production.[21] Some listeners have also described his style as close to Fuji due to his singing in Yoruba and the use of slang in his songs.[22]

Awards and honors

Asake won the Best African Artist of the Year at the 2023 edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays
  • Ololade (2022)

As lead artist
Year Song Peak chart positions Ref.
2022 "Omo Ope" featuring Olamide [3][23]
2022 "Sungba" [24]
2022 "Sungba Remix" featuring Burna Boy No. 7 US Afrobeats Songs [25][26]
2022 "Peace Be Unto You" No. 1 Nigeria (TurnTable)
No. 7 US Afrobeats Songs		 [27][25]
2022 "Terminator" No. 82 UK Charts,[28] No. 91 Ireland,[29] No. 172 Global 200[30] [31]
2022 "Trabaye" featuring Olamide [32]
2023 "Yoga"
2023 "2:30"
Year Song Peak chart position Ref.
2022 "Pallazo" by DJ Spinall No. 6 US Afrobeats Songs [25][33]
2022 "Bandana" by Fireboy DML No. 8 US Afrobeats Songs [34][35]
2022 "Loaded" by Tiwa Savage [36]

Music videos
List of music videos as lead and featured artist, showing year released and directors
TitleYearDirector(s)
"Omo Ope" (Asake featuring Olamide)2022TG Omori[37]
"Sungba" (Asake)TG Omori[38]
"Sungba Remix" (Asake featuring Burna Boy)TG Omori[39]
"Palazzo" (DJ Spinall featuring Asake)TG Omori[40]
"Peace Be Unto You" (Asake)TG Omori
"Terminator" (Asake)TG Omori[41]
"Joha" (Asake)TG Omori[42]
"Loaded" (Tiwa Savage featuring Asake)TG Omori[43]
"Organise" (Asake)TG Omori[44]


References
  1. Subeditor (20 August 2022). "' Asake Biography, Education, Songs, Girlfriend, Net Worth". FluentPost. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  2. Subeditor (20 August 2022). "'Mr Money' Asake: Biography, Education, Songs, Girlfriend, Net Worth and Achievement". NewsWireNGR. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  3. "Olamide inspires me with his knowledge of showbiz –Asake". Punch Newspapers. 3 June 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  4. Alake, Motolani (8 February 2022). "Olamide signs Asake to YBNL". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  5. "American record label welcomes Asake to fold". The Nation Newspaper. 19 July 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
  6. Sare, Watimagbo (29 September 2022). "YBNL's Asake Reveals How He Got His Stage Name". Allnews.ng. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
  7. Vanguard News (3 February 2023). "Asake, 1ucid, Snazzy The Optimist, Kizz Daniel top Audiomack's trending list". Vanguard (Nigeria).
  8. "Audiomack Announces 1UCID, Asake, Snazzy The Optimist on Trending Songs of the Week – THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  9. "I've been paid ridiculous amounts, used without appreciation – Singer Asake". Punch Newspapers. 29 June 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  10. "Asake Revealed How He Was Signed To YBNL".
  11. "American record label welcomes Asake to fold The Nation Newspaper". 19 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  12. "Asake Joins Empire Distribution Music Label". Cool FM – Your Number One Hit Music Station !. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  13. "Asake breaks Apple Music record with his debut album". Correct NG. 15 September 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  14. "Asake's Mr. Money With the Vibe debuts on Billboard world and UK Album Charts". Pulse NG. 13 September 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  15. "Asake sells out O2 London show in minutes". 30 September 2022.
  16. "Asake announces 'Mr Money With The Vibe' UK tour". TheCable Lifestyle. 28 September 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  17. "Brixton Academy: Mother of two dies after Asake concert crush". BBC News. 17 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  18. Evans, Martin (19 December 2022). "Security guard caught in Brixton Academy crush at Asake gig dies". The Telegraph. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  19. "Burnaboy, Black Sherif, Win At The Soundcity MVP Awards 2023 (FULL WINNERS LIST)". African Folder. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  20. "Nigerian Afrobeats singer Asake talks about his music journey". Good Morning America. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  21. "Asake Teases Brand New Single 'Terminator'". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  22. "'Them Never See Me Coming': The Captivating Rise of Asake's Music". The Republic. 27 December 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  23. "Essentials: Asake comes into his own as an upcoming star with eponymous debut EP". The NATIVE. 22 February 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  24. "Rema, Finesse, Asake, Wizkid top Spotify Charts". Benjamindada.com, premium tech blog in SSA. 5 April 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  25. Cusson, Michael (29 March 2022). "Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  26. "Asake Teases 'Sungba Remix' Featuring Burna Boy". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  27. Mix, Pulse (13 July 2022). "Asake's 'Peace Be Unto You (PBUY)' is the first No. 1 song on TurnTable Chart's Nigeria Top 100". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  28. "Official Charts – Asake". Official Charts. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  29. "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  30. "Billboard Global 200: Week of September 3, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  31. "Sensational singer, Asake teases new single, 'Terminator'". Vanguard News. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  32. Jazzy, D. J. (29 July 2022). "Asake – Trabaye Ft. Olamide (Mp3 Download)". Xclusiveloaded. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  33. Overo, Naomi (16 June 2022). "Asake Releases New Single "Peace Be Unto You"". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  34. "Fireboy DML, Asake 'Bandana' top Apple Music chart". Voice of Nigeria. 26 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  35. Adebiyi, Adeayo (15 July 2022). "Fireboy links up with Asake for new single 'Bandana'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  36. "Tiwa Savage "Loaded" ft. Asake". Legit9ja. 8 November 2022. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  37. "Asake and Olamide joins forces in 'Omo Ope'". KemiFilani. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  38. "Asake drops the visuals to 'Sungba'". The PGM Club. 4 March 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  39. "New Video Alert: Asake Drops 'Sungba' Remix Ft. Burna Boy". All News NG. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  40. "DJ Spinall And Asake Share Video For New Song "Palazzo"". MediaRants. 13 May 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  41. "Asake releases "Terminator" Music Video". The Guardian NG. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  42. "Asake releases dance-filled video for "Joha"". Vanguard NGR. 6 October 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  43. "Tiwa Savage – "Loaded" feat Asake [Audio+Video]". Yabaloaded. 8 November 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  44. "Asake Releases Long-Awaited Music Video For Organise (Watch)". Within Nigeria. 29 November 2022. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
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