Ahmed Ololade (born 13 January 1995), known professionally as Asake, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.He is signed to YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution. His stage name “Asake” is his mother’s name… I guess you don’t know?
Asake studied Theatre and Dramatic Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria. He began releasing music in 2017, and his career took off in 2022 with the single “Mr. Money”, followed by a remix with Zlatan and Peruzzi. In February 2022, fellow Nigerian artist Olamide signed Asake to his YBNL Records imprint.
Asake often uses uptempo Afro and Amapiano-styled production.Some listeners have also described his style as similar to fuji because of his singing in Yoruba and use of slang in his songs.Asake is noted for the use of backing vocals in his music.
In August 2023 Asake joined Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy on the list of Nigerian artists who have sold out the O2 Arena in London, during which he made an epic entrance in a helicopter.
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