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Asake
Blending Yoruba vocals, fuji and amapiano into hits such as Sungba and Joha.
Mr. Money with the Vibe · Work of Art
- Born
- 13 January 1995
- Birthplace
- Lagos, Nigeria
More people
Asake
Asake is a Nigerian singer whose layered vocals and dance rhythms carried him from local releases to international venues. His theatre background is visible in his energetic stage performances.
Early life
Lagos
Was born Ahmed Ololade and developed an early interest in performance.
Theatre training
Studied theatre and performing arts at Obafemi Awolowo University.
Career
- 2010s
Early releases
Worked towards a recording career before his commercial breakthrough.
- 2022
YBNL and debut
Joined Olamide’s label and released his debut album.
- 2023–2024
International growth
Followed with Work of Art and Lungu Boy, alongside major concerts.
Selected work
Mr. Money with the Vibe
Debut album including Joha.
Work of Art
Second album, featuring Amapiano.
Lungu Boy
Third album with international collaborations.
Beyond work
Personal style
Takes a close interest in clothes and the visual presentation of his performances.
Faith
Has described spiritual belief as an important part of his everyday life.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Biography and contributions ↗Photo: ASAKE. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
