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MTV EMA Creates Afrobeats Category, Nominates Burna Boy, Asake, Others

The MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) have unveiled a new category for the 2023 event, the ‘Best Afrobeats’ category, as part of their nominations announced on Wednesday. This new category features a diverse range of nominees, including French superstar Aya Nakamura, and several prominent Nigerian artists: Asake, Arya Starr, Burna Boy, Davido, and Rema. Notably,…

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Asake, Chike and Kizz Daniel Bag Ambassadorial Deal With Globacom

Afrobeats sensations Asake, Kizz Daniel, and Chike have been named as brand ambassadors for Globacom Digital Services, one of Nigeria’s leading telecommunications companies. The official appointment ceremony took place at the Mike Adenuga Tower in Victoria Island, Lagos. Globacom’s decision to select these three celebrated artists as brand ambassadors reflects its commitment to supporting the…

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Why I Chose Music Over Dance – Asake

Nigerian music sensation Ahmed Ololade, widely known as Asake, recently shed light on the driving force behind his decision to pursue a career in music instead of dancing. In a candid interview, Asake clarified that his choice was primarily motivated by his financial aspirations. During the interview, Asake explained that while he has a deep…

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Why I’m Using My Mum’s Name – Asake

Ahmed Ololade, the acclaimed singer recognized by his stage name, Asake, has opened up about the sentimental reason behind adopting his mother’s name as his professional moniker. In an exclusive feature in Pause Magazine’s Autium 2023 edition, Asake shared the heartwarming story of how he came to embrace the name that now represents his musical…

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Popular Music Video Director TG Omori Opens Up About Split with Asake

TG Omori, a well-known Nigerian music video director, recently shed light on the reasons behind his separation from the artist Asake. Their collaboration began with the release of the chart-topping single “Organize” last year, setting a new standard in the music video industry. The partnership between TG Omori and Asake immediately caught the attention of…

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Asake Talks About His Dream to Work With Kanye West

Asake, the Nigerian musical sensation, recently took the spotlight as the featured guest on the Billboard News show, where he delved into various aspects of his career, the future of Afrobeats, and his dreams in the music industry. Emerging as one of Nigeria’s most significant musical exports, Asake has been making waves with his debut…

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Watch Asake – Lonely At The Top (Official Video)

Asake, the renowned Afrobeats singer-songwriter and YBNL sensation has unleashed the official music video for his chart-topping single, “Lonely At The Top.” The mesmerizing visuals for “Lonely At The Top” arrive as part of Asake’s latest album, “Work Of Art,” which comprises fourteen tracks showcasing the artist’s musical prowess. Directed by the talented Edgar Esteves,…

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Deceased Concertgoer’s Sister Knocks Asake Over Video Tribute

Rachel, the sister of the late Rebecca Ikumelo, has strongly criticized popular musician Asake for a tribute he made during his recent concert in London. The tribute was dedicated to Rebecca Ikumelo and a security guard, Gabrielle Hutchinson, both of whom tragically lost their lives after sustaining injuries during a crowd surge at an Asake…

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The Most Streamed Nigerian Album of 2023 So Far

The year 2023 has witnessed a whirlwind of music releases from Nigerian artists, boasting some of the biggest and most impactful albums to date. Amid this musical bonanza, a standout has emerged as the most streamed album of the year across various digital streaming platforms. A string of notable artists including Adekunle Gold, Kizz Daniel,…

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Asake, Seyi Vibez, P-Square Shine at Afrobeats Festival in Berlin

Afrobeats music enthusiasts in Germany were treated to an electrifying experience as a star-studded lineup of Afrobeats artists graced the stage at the Berlin Afrobeats festival held at the Spandau Citadel. The event featured era-defining superstar Asake, the legendary duo P-Square, Seyi Vibez, Runtown, CKay, Oxlade, Mr Eazi, and more, providing an unforgettable musical extravaganza…

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Arsenal Star Bukayo Saka Reacts to Asake’s Hit Song ‘Sunshine’

Arsenal star player Bukayo Saka has reacted to the hit song by Asake off his second studio album ‘Work Of Art’ titled Sunshine. The buzz of Asake’s second studio album, Work Of Art, seems to go beyond fans, music enthusiasts and other artists as football stars are also catching the Mr. Money fever. England and…

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Fans Kick as Portable Begs Asake For Collaboration

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has contacted his colleague Ahmed Ololade, aka Asake, to beg for a music collaboration. The ZaZu singer shared the screenshot of their chat on his Instagram story. He wrote: “Boss, let’s work on something. I believe in you, Mr Money.” Responding to Portable’s plea for collaboration,…

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Introducing Asake to Olamide My Greatest Achievement – Yhemolee

Popular actor and singer, Idowu Adeyemi, aka Yhemolee, has said introducing singer Asake to YBNL boss, Olamide, was his greatest achievement in 2022. In a recent interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, Yhemolee revealed that he was the person who introduced Asake to Olamide, who later signed him to his YBNL record label last year….

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Asake Records Huge Debut on Billboard 200 US Chart With ‘Work Of Art’

YBNL signee Asake has unlocked another achievement with his second studio album, Work Of Art, on the Billboard 200 US chart. Asake’s success continues to soar as his second studio album, “Work Of Art,” made a remarkable debut on the Billboard 200 albums chart in the United States. The album entered the chart at number…

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Asake Joins Burna Boy As The Only Nigerian Artiste To Achieve This On The UK Charts

Asake has joined Burna Boy as the only Nigerian artists to achieve this phenomenal feat on the UK Charts. In just 24 hours after the release of his second studio album, ‘Work Of Art,’ YBNL singer Asake has joined Burna Boy as the only Nigerian artist in history to unlock this record on the UK…

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Title: Asake’s ‘Work of Art’: A Fusion of Tradition and Innovation

Asake, the Nigerian singer and songwriter, takes listeners on a captivating musical journey with his second album, ‘Work of Art.’ Seamlessly blending traditional and contemporary African music, Asake delivers a celebration of success and community through his innovative sound. The album opens with the meditative track “Olorun,” where Asake pays homage to the Supreme Being…

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Olamide Releases New Single Featuring Asake

Nigerian artist Olamide is gearing up to thrill fans with his upcoming album titled “New Religion,” featuring Asake. Known as one of Nigeria’s most consistent hitmakers and highly decorated artists, Olamide is ready to delight listeners with his highly anticipated album, “Unruly.” On June 1, 2023, Olamide released a new single titled “New Religion,” which…

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Asake and Olamide’s ‘Amapiano’ Achieves Massive Debut, Dominating Charts in Less Than 24 Hours!

Asake and Olamide’s collaboration, ‘Amapiano’ has recorded a huge debut on the charts less than 24 hours after its successful release. An unexpected release that shocked many fans on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, from Asake alongside his label boss Olamide titled ‘Amapiano’ has taken over the charts less than 24 hours after its official release….

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Asake to Release New Album Work of Art Next Month | Watch ‘Amapiano’ Video

Asake has announced details of a new album and shared the first single. Work of Art will be released on June 16 and is preceded by “Amapiano,” a collaboration with fellow Nigerian artist Olamide. A video for the song can be seen below. In addition to “Amapiano,” Work Of Art will also feature the previously…

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Watch The Moment American Rapper DaBaby Hit The Stage With Asake In Dubai

Asake stunned fans at his first headline concert in Dubai as the American rapper DaBaby hit the stage with him at the event. Fans had a night to remember as Asake headlined his first concert in Dubai on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The singer, who has performed in Europe, America and also Nigeria, took on…

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Olamide Reveals Why He Signed Asake, Fireboy, Adekunle Gold & Others

Nigerian ace rapper and music executive, Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide, has opened up about why he decided to sign acts like Asake, Fireboy, Adekunle Gold, and others when he did. The highly respected rapper and music executive gave reasons why he signed some of the biggest names in the Nigerian music scene. The…

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‘He Can Do Better Than This,’ Rapper CDQ Criticises Asake for New Snippet

Nigerian superstar Asake recently shared the snippet for his unreleased single and the clip has since divided opinion. As reported on PULSE, after an unprecedented 2022 run that saw chart-topping hits and a record-breaking debut album, Asake has continued in 2023 with the release of another chart-topper ‘Yoga’. He has teased his next release through…

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“Landlord is Back!” Social Media Erupts Over Asake’s Latest Snippet

Even though the singer came like a thief in the night, his presence was duly felt and acknowledged by his fans. Nigerian buzzing singer-songwriter Ahmed Ololade Asake, popularly known as Asake, is back to being the talk of the town following his recently released snippet. Taking to social media in the wee hours of Sunday,…

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Asake Reacts To Topping Apple Music Chart With New Song ‘Yoga’

Nigerian buzzing singer and songwriter Ahmed Ololade Asake, popularly known as Asake, has reacted to his recent feat after dropping a new single titled ‘Yoga’. Following the immense run he had in 2022 with hit records like ‘Trabaye’, ‘Sungba’, ‘Omo Ope’, ‘Palazzo’, ‘Terminator’, ‘Joha’, and many more, the singer has released a new song titled…

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Asake ‘Devastated’ After Woman In London Concert Crush Dies

Afrobeats singer Asake on Saturday said he was “devastated” after police announced that a woman had died after being caught in a crush outside a London venue where he was performing. The 33-year-old woman who died had been one of three people seriously injured in the incident on Thursday evening. Police named her as Rebecca…

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Asake’s “Mr Money With The Vibe,” Omah Lay’s “Boy Alone,” & Black Sherif’s “The Villain I Never Was” make Fader’s Top 50 Albums of 2022

2022 will be remembered as the year we experienced great, intricate, and outstanding music from rising Africa-based superstars. We had ambitious albums and daring EPs, and the music kept rolling. It’s not a surprise that some of our best musical albums have enjoyed remarkable success globally. Music by African artists has been on a steady…

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Legwork Gone Wrong! Asake Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction on Stage

YBNL signee, Asake, is currently trending after a clip of his trouser tearing during a stage performance in the UK has gone viral. As reported by Pulse, The ‘Organize’ singer was performing on stage at the 02 Academy Brixton in London when the wardrobe malfunction happened. Asake was in his usual energetic and eccentric mode…

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Asake Shares Dollar Bills To His Fans At Headline Show In Birmingham

Nigerian buzzing singer, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, shared some dollar bills with his fans at his recent headline show in Birmingham. The talented singer, who just concluded his “Mr. Money with the Vibe USA Tour,” kicked off the United Kingdom leg of his world tour on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022. Away from thrilling…

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Asake Unveils Video For “Organise” | Watch Video

“Organize! Every other day I organize.” It’s all excitement and exhilaration on social media as Asake unveils one of the highly anticipated videos of the year. Asake’s run in 2022 has been nothing short of an astronomical success. Without a doubt, he is a serious candidate for the artist of the year conversation. His debut…

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Asake Announced As The First Nigerian Brand Ambassador For…

Just when we thought 2022 could not get any better for Asake, the YBNL signee bagged a notable deal which would make him the first Nigerian brand ambassador for the betting platform Parimatch. In an official statement released by the Head of PMI Nigeria, Ruby Chuku, she revealed that:“The entire team is excited about having…

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Asake Causes a Stir With Lagos Concert Ticket Prices

Buzzing Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, is currently the talk of the town after the ticket prices for his Lagos concert surfaced. The talented singer, who has been on fire since 2022 started, maintaining his stance as one of the hottest revelations the Nigerian music scene has ever seen, will be rounding…

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Knocks, kudos for Asake, Tiwa Savage’s new song “Loaded”

A cacophony of knocks and kudos have been trailing Tiwa Savage’s recently released new jam featuring music sensation of the moment, Asake as reported by Vanguard. The song is vintage Tiwa and Asake in their elements but what appears to have knocked some people off their rockers is Tiwa Savage’s timerity to bring alive in…

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Asake’s Look-Alike Fumes After Being Cornered by Fans | Watch Video

A look-alike of the famous Afrobeat singer, Asake a.k.a Mr Money, has lamented the experience of getting cornered by fans who restricted his movement simply because he refused to “dash” them money. A video making rounds on the internet space captured the moment an individual who had an uncanny resemblance with Asake was mistaken as…

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Tiwa Savage & Asake Collaborate in Brand New Single “Loaded”

After delivering the impressive tune Jaiye Foreign with Zinoleesky, Tiwa Savage comes through with something more substantial for her fans. She combines forces with the rave-of-the-moment Asake for her latest offering titled, Loaded. Asake on the other hand, hot off the back of his multiple hit singles, and of course, his critically acclaimed debut album,…

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Tiwa Savage Reveals Official Release Date For New Song With Asake ‘Loaded’

Nigerian ace singer, songwriter, and performer, Tiwatope Savage, popularly known as Tiwa Savage, has unveiled the official release date for her collaboration with Asake. Having dropped “Jaiye Foreign,” which featured sensational street-hop singer Zinoleesky and was produced by Pheelz, as her first song for 2022, the songstress is set to follow up with a new…

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Asake Has Surpassed 1 Billion Career Streams Across all Platforms

YBNL buzzing artiste, Asake has reportedly surpassed 1 billion career streams across all streaming platforms. Apparently, the singer accomplished this incredible achievement with the help of his debut album, “Mr Money with the Vibe” (MMWTV). Asake has been gaining popularity for several months thanks to his successful tunes, including Sungba, Omo Ope, Terminator, Peace Be…

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Another Milestone! Asake Sells Out His Manchester Show

Sticking to his lyric lines, “Mr Money no dey waste time,” as Asake hits another milestone by selling out tickets to his forthcoming show in Manchester. The singer who is already setting the tone for a highly festive December in the UK, soldout tickets to his show which is set to happen on the 10th…

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Asake’s Debut Album Better Than Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid’s Debut Albums – Tiwa Savage’s Ex-Husband, Tee Billz

Tiwa Savage’s ex-husband, Tunji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Tee Billz, has called out those comparing Asake’s debut album “Mr. Money With The Vibe” with that of Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy. The 41-year-old took to his Instagram page where he posted a picture of Sabinus, with the caption that some people are crazy like…

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Asake Performs in Atlanta With Live Goat on Stage | Watch Video

Rising Afrobeat star, Asake stunned music fans with his performance in Georgia’s capital, Atlanta by stepping on stage with a live goat. The singer who recently sold out the O2 Academy tickets and captured the attention of many with the new inclusion of his music style. Asake who was live over the weekend at Atlanta…

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Asake’s O2 Tickets Sells Out Within Two Minutes, Crashes Website

Nigerian rave of the moment, Asake, has sold-out the priority list tickets for his concert at the 02 Academy in London in record time. The talented singer, who is currently on his “Mr. Money with The Vibe USA Tour,” recently announced that he will make a stop in the United Kingdom and will perform in…

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Asake Debuts On The Billboard Charts With ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe’ At Number…

Things just keep getting better for YBNL’s hottest cake, Asake, as the singer has made his debut on the US Billboard 200 chart with his debut album ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe.’ In an official announcement shared by billboard today, Monday, September 19, 2022, the singer had made his debut on the chart at number…

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Fans React as Asake Teases New Song 10 Days After Dropping Debut Album

Rave of the moment and red hot artist, Asake, has shocked fans with the release of a teaser for yet another new single. The teaser comes as a surprise as Asake released his debut album ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe’ on September 8th, 2022, barely 12 days ago. Listen to the teaser below. African bad…

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Reactions Trail Asake’s ‘Mr Money With The Vibe’ Album

Asake’s album, “Mr Money With The Vibe” is out and music lovers who have given it a listen have put up their thoughts, takes and reviews. The album which makes the singer’s debut features his signature blend of Neo-Fuji, Hip Hop, Amapiano and Afrobeat and was released on the 8th of September with 10 tracks…

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Asake to Drop Debut Album on September 8

Nigerian music star, Asake has unveiled the track list for his forthcoming album titled ‘Mr Money With The Vibe.’ The 27-year-old shared the track list alongside the album cover of the project via his social media pages. The singer’s new project, which is scheduled for release on August 8, features Burna Boy and Russ, the…

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Asake Set To Embark On 2022 US Tour | See Dates

Nigerian buzzing singer, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has announced official dates for his upcoming US Tour. The talented singer is taking his ministry to his fans in the diaspora on the “Mr. Money with The Vibe USA Tour.” Scheduled to kickstart on Sept 22, so far, the YBNL signee will be performing across…

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Asake’s ‘Terminator’ Debuts at No. 1 on the Nigeria Top 100, Equals Davido’s Most No. 1 Record

Nigerian music star, Asake’s Terminator’ tallied 6.83 million streams (No. 1 on streaming) and 55.9 million in radio reach (No. 2 on streaming). It is the singer’s third No. 1 entry on the Top 100 – and fifth overall (Top 100 and Top 50 combined). Biggest Streams Ever in a Week Terminator sets a new…