Asake

Asake
Asake performing in Toronto in April 2024
Born
Ahmed Ololade

(1995-01-13) 13 January 1995
Lagos State, Nigeria
Occupations
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2018–present

Ahmed Ololade (born 13 January 1995), known professionally as Asake, is a Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter.[1] He was born in Lagos State, Nigeria. He studied Theatre and Dramatic Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University.

Career

Asake began his music career in 2018. In February 2022, Nigerian musician Olamide signed him to his record label, YBNL.[2] That same month, he released his first extended play, Ololade. In July 2022, he signed a distribution deal with Empire Distribution.[3]His first studio album, Mr. Money with the Vibe, was released on 8 September 2022. It debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200 chart.[4] The album also broke the record for the biggest opening day for an African album on Apple Music at the time.[5]In November 2022, during the final night of a concert series at the O2 Academy Brixton in London, a crowd crush occurred outside the venue. Two people died as a result of their injuries.[6][7]His second studio album, Work of Art, was released on 16 June 2023. It also debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200.[8]His third studio album, Lungu Boy, was released in August 2024. It became his third consecutive number one album in Nigeria.[9]In February 2025, Asake left YBNL Nation and released music under his own label, Giran Republic.[10]On 22 January 2026, Asake and Wizkid released a joint extended play titled Real, Vol. 1.[11] His fourth studio album, M$NEY, was released on 1 May 2026.[12]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Mr. Money with the Vibe (2022)
  • Work of Art (2023)
  • Lungu Boy (2024)
  • M$NEY (2026)

Extended plays

  • Ololade (2022)
  • Real, Vol. 1 (with Wizkid, 2026)

Awards

Asake has won several awards. These include an All Africa Music Awards, two Headies awards, and one MOBO award.[13] He has also received nominations for the Grammy Awards and BET Awards.[14]

References

  1. ↑ "Olamide inspires me with his knowledge of showbiz – Asake". The Punch. 3 June 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  2. ↑ Alake, Motolani (8 February 2022). "Olamide signs Asake to YBNL". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  3. ↑ "American record label welcomes Asake to fold". The Nation. 19 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  4. ↑ Ayodele, Racheal (7 January 2023). "Asake's MMWTV becomes highest charting debut Nigerian album in Billboard history". Daily Post. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  5. ↑ "Nigeria's Asake makes Apple Music history". Pulse Nigeria. 15 September 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  6. ↑ "Brixton Academy: Mother of two dies after Asake concert crush". BBC News. 17 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  7. ↑ Evans, Martin (19 December 2022). "Security guard caught in Brixton Academy crush at Asake gig dies". The Telegraph. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  8. ↑ "Asake records huge debut on Billboard 200 US chart with 'Work Of Art'". NotjustOk. 26 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  9. ↑ "Asake Makes History with 'Lungu Boy' as Chart-Topping Album Dominates for 15 Weeks". swayafrica.com. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  10. ↑ Adekunle, Fumilayo (12 February 2025). "Asake drops debut single 'Why Love' under new label Giran Republic". The Telegraph Nigeria. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  11. ↑ Grant, Shawn (23 January 2026). "Wizkid and Asake Drop Collaborative EP REAL, Vol. 1". Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  12. ↑ "Asake releases fourth studio album 'M$NEY'". Mixtape Madness. 1 May 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  13. ↑ "Asake Emerges Best African Music Act at the 26th MOBO Awards". BellaNaija. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  14. ↑ "Here Are The Nominees For Best African Music Performance At The 2024 Grammys". grammy.com. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
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