Asake

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Asake
Birth nameAhmed Ololade
Also known asMr. Money
Born (1995-01-13) 13 January 1995 (age 29)
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

Ahmed Ololade (born 13 January 1995),[1] known professionally as Asake, is a Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter.[2][3][4] He is signed to YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution.[5][6] His stage name "Asake" is his mother's name.[7]

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.[8][9]

Career

Asake studied dramatic arts at Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria. He began releasing music in 2018, and his career took off in 2020 with the single "Mr. Money",[10] followed by a remix with Zlatan and Peruzzi. In February 2022, fellow Nigerian artist Olamide signed Asake to his YBNL Records imprint.[11] That same month, he released his debut extended play, Ololade, which featured his breakthrough song "Omo Ope", featuring Olamide, and the single "Sungba". In July 2022, Asake signed a distribution deal with Empire.[12][13]

Asake released his debut studio album, Mr. Money with the Vibe, on September 8, 2022; supported by the hit singles "Terminator", "Peace Be Unto You", and a remix of "Sungba" 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.[14][15]

In September 2022, Asake announced the Mr. Money with the Vibe tour in the United Kingdom,[16] selling out 3 dates at the O2 Academy Brixton in London.[17] On the final date of the 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.[18][19]

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

Asake released his second studio album, Work of Art, on June 16, 2023.[21]

Musical style

Asake often uses uptempo Afro and Amapiano-styled production.[22] Some listeners have also described his style as similar to fuji because of his singing in Yoruba and use of slang in his songs.[23]

Awards and honors

In February 2023, Asake won the Male MVP award at the Soundcity MVP Awards which was held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos.[24] He went on to win the Best African Artist of the Year at the 2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards in May.[25]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

  • Ololade (2022)

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions
Year Song Peak chart positions Ref.
2022 "Omo Ope" featuring Olamide [4][26]
2022 "Sungba" [27]
2022 "Sungba Remix" featuring Burna Boy No. 7 US Afrobeats Songs [28][29]
2022 "Peace Be Unto You" No. 1 Nigeria (TurnTable)
No. 7 US Afrobeats Songs 		[30][28]
2022 "Terminator" No. 82 UK Charts,[31] No. 91 Ireland,[32] No. 172 Global 200[33] [34]
2022 "Trabaye" featuring Olamide [35]
2023 "Yoga" [citation needed]
2023 "2:30" [citation needed]
2023 "Amapiano" featuring Olamide [citation needed]

As featured artist

Year Song Peak chart position Ref.
2022 "Pallazo" by DJ Spinall No. 6 US Afrobeats Songs [28][36]
2022 "Bandana" by Fireboy DML No. 8 US Afrobeats Songs [37][38]
2022 "Loaded" by Tiwa Savage [39]
2023 "No Competition" by Davido [40]
2023 "New Religion" by Olamide [citation needed]

Music videos

List of music videos as lead and featured artist, showing year released and directors
Title Year Director(s)
"Omo Ope" (Asake featuring Olamide) 2022 TG Omori[41]
"Sungba" (Asake) TG Omori[42]
"Sungba Remix" (Asake featuring Burna Boy) TG Omori[43]
"Palazzo" (DJ Spinall featuring Asake) TG Omori[44]
"Peace Be Unto You" (Asake) TG Omori
"Terminator" (Asake) TG Omori[45]
"Joha" (Asake) TG Omori[46]
"Loaded" (Tiwa Savage featuring Asake) TG Omori[47]
"Organise" (Asake) TG Omori[48]
"Yoga" 2023 TG Omori
"2:30" -
"Amapiano" (Asake featuring Olamide) Jyde Ajala


References

  1. ^ Sare, Watimagbo (2022). "Asake Biography, Songs, & Albums". Allmusic. Retrieved 1 June 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ Subeditor (20 August 2022). "' Asake Biography, Education, Songs, Girlfriend, Net Worth". FluentPost. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  3. ^ Subeditor (20 August 2022). "'Mr Money' Asake: Biography, Education, Songs, Girlfriend, Net Worth and Achievement". NewsWireNGR. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Olamide inspires me with his knowledge of showbiz –Asake". Punch Newspaper. 3 June 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  5. ^ Alake, Motolani (8 February 2022). "Olamide signs Asake to YBNL". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  6. ^ "American record label welcomes Asake to fold". The Nation Newspaper. 19 July 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
  7. ^ Sare, Watimagbo (29 September 2022). "YBNL's Asake Reveals How He Got His Stage Name". Allnews.ng. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
  8. ^ Vanguard News (3 February 2023). "Asake, 1ucid, Snazzy The Optimist, Kizz Daniel top Audiomack's trending list". Vanguard (Nigeria).
  9. ^ Obioha, Vanessa. "Audiomack Announces 1UCID, Asake, Snazzy The Optimist on Trending Songs of the Week - THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  10. ^ "I've been paid ridiculous amounts, used without appreciation – Singer Asake". Punch Newspapers. 29 June 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  11. ^ "Asake Revealed How He Was Signed To YBNL".
  12. ^ "American record label welcomes Asake to fold The Nation Newspaper". 19 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  13. ^ Chukwuemeka, Jude. "Asake Joins Empire Distribution Music Label". Cool FM. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  14. ^ "Asake breaks Apple Music record with his debut album". Correct NG. 15 September 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  15. ^ "Asake's Mr. Money With the Vibe debuts on Billboard world and UK Album Charts". Pulse NG. 13 September 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  16. ^ "Asake announces 'Mr Money With The Vibe' UK tour". TheCable Lifestyle. 28 September 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  17. ^ "Asake sells out O2 London show in minutes". 30 September 2022.
  18. ^ "Brixton Academy: Mother of two dies after Asake concert crush". BBC News. 17 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  19. ^ Evans, Martin (19 December 2022). "Security guard caught in Brixton Academy crush at Asake gig dies". The Telegraph. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  20. ^ "Nigerian Afrobeats singer Asake talks about his music journey". Good Morning America. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  21. ^ "Asake: Work of Art review – Nigerian star's brilliance means every track could be a single". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
  22. ^ "Asake Teases Brand New Single 'Terminator'". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  23. ^ "'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)
  24. ^ "Burnaboy, Black Sherif, Win At The Soundcity MVP Awards 2023 (FULL WINNERS LIST)". African Folder. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  25. ^ "Asake wins Best African Artist at 2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards [See Full Winners List]". Pulse Nigeria. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  26. ^ "Essentials: Asake comes into his own as an upcoming star with eponymous debut EP". The NATIVE. 22 February 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  27. ^ "Rema, Finesse, Asake, Wizkid top Spotify Charts". Benjamindada.com, premium tech blog in SSA. 5 April 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  28. ^ a b c Cusson, Michael (29 March 2022). "Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  29. ^ "Asake Teases 'Sungba Remix' Featuring Burna Boy". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  30. ^ 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.
  31. ^ "Official Charts – Asake". Official Charts. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  32. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  33. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of September 3, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  34. ^ "Sensational singer, Asake teases new single, 'Terminator'". Vanguard News. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  35. ^ Jazzy, D. J. (29 July 2022). "Asake – Trabaye Ft. Olamide (Mp3 Download)". Xclusiveloaded. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  36. ^ Overo, Naomi (16 June 2022). "Asake Releases New Single "Peace Be Unto You"". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  37. ^ "Fireboy DML, Asake 'Bandana' top Apple Music chart". Voice of Nigeria. 26 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  38. ^ Adebiyi, Adeayo (15 July 2022). "Fireboy links up with Asake for new single 'Bandana'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  39. ^ "Tiwa Savage "Loaded" ft. Asake". Legit9ja. 8 November 2022. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  40. ^ "Davido "No Competition" ft. Asake". Trendybeatz. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
  41. ^ "Asake and Olamide joins forces in 'Omo Ope'". KemiFilani. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  42. ^ "Asake drops the visuals to 'Sungba'". The PGM Club. 4 March 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  43. ^ "New Video Alert: Asake Drops 'Sungba' Remix Ft. Burna Boy". All News NG. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  44. ^ "DJ Spinall And Asake Share Video For New Song "Palazzo"". MediaRants. 13 May 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  45. ^ "Asake releases "Terminator" Music Video". The Guardian NG. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  46. ^ "Asake releases dance-filled video for "Joha"". Vanguard NGR. 6 October 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  47. ^ "Tiwa Savage – "Loaded" feat Asake [Audio+Video]". Yabaloaded. 8 November 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  48. ^ "Asake Releases Long-Awaited Music Video For Organise (Watch)". Within Nigeria. 29 November 2022. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
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