Asake

Ahmed Ololade, known professionally as Asake, is a groundbreaking Nigerian singer and songwriter who emerged as a dominant force in modern global African music. Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, he studied Theatre and Dramatic Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University before channeling his infectious stage presence into a musical career. Asake first gained attention with his 2020 freestyle hit 'Lady', but his monumental breakout arrived in early 2022 with the single 'Omo Ope' featuring veteran rapper Olamide, which led to his signing with YBNL Nation and EMPIRE Distribution. Asake revolutionized the Afrobeats scene by pioneering a signature sound that seamlessly fuses high-octane South African Amapiano log drums, traditional Yoruba Fuji music influences, and euphoric, crowd-style backing vocal harmonies. His debut studio album, 'Mr. Money with the Vibe' (2022), set unprecedented streaming records and broke the record for the highest-charting debut Nigerian album on the Billboard 200. He maintained an incredible pace of hitmaking with his follow-up albums, 'Work of Art' (2023) and 'Lungu Boy' (2024), generating massive international hits like 'Sungba', 'Terminator', '2:30', and 'Lonely At The Top'. Renowned for his vibrant rhythmic vocal style, distinct street-pop fashion, and electrifying live performances, Asake has achieved historic career milestones, including selling out London's iconic O2 Arena and New York's Barclays Center. His meteoric rise has garnered him prestigious accolades, including multiple Headies Awards, Soundcity MVP Awards, and a nomination at the Grammy Awards for Best African Music Performance.