In a significant recognition of their global impact, Nigerian Afrobeats sensations Burna Boy, Asake, and Rema have secured nominations for the prestigious BRIT Awards, the highest-profile music awards ceremony in the UK. The nominations place Burna Boy and Asake in the highly competitive International Artist of the Year category, alongside an impressive lineup of global…
In its official end-of-the-year review, Google, the world’s leading search engine, has disclosed the most searched artists, songs, and lyrics in Nigeria for the year 2023. Celebrating 25 years in operation, Google marked the occasion with an exclusive list showcasing significant searches over the past quarter-century. As part of its annual review, the search giant…
Nigerian singer Asake sent shockwaves across social media with a recent on-stage performance that captured attention through his dynamic and unconventional guitar handling in a viral video. The artist, known for sharing glimpses of his personal life, took centre stage with a shirtless appearance, swaying his body in a bowing motion that conveyed an almost…
In an exclusive interview, Grammy award-winning singer Tems delved into her future projects, expressing a strong desire to collaborate with fellow artist Asake. The Me & U singer, currently in Nigeria, revealed the specific capacity in which she envisions working with Asake. Tems disclosed her aspiration to direct a music video for Asake, citing his…
Renowned Nigerian rapper, Sarz, renowned for his exceptional talent and distinctive style, has made a triumphant return to the music scene with his latest track, “Happiness.” This eagerly awaited release promises to enchant listeners with its infectious beats and compelling lyrics. As the musical landscape of 2023 unfolds, Sarz’s gift to fans comes in the…
Boomplay, a leading music streaming platform, has unveiled its 2023 Recap List, with Asake claiming the title of the most streamed artist of the year. The Nigerian hitmaker’s stellar performance on the streaming platform further solidifies his position in the music industry. Asake’s album, “Mr. Money With the Vibe,” secured an impressive second spot for…
Asake’s second studio album, “Work Of Art,” has received global recognition, securing the title of the best Nigerian album of 2023 by esteemed international entertainment news agencies. Released on June 16, 2023, the 14-track album has solidified Asake’s position as one of Nigeria’s foremost Afrobeats exports. Rollingstone, a prominent entertainment news agency, positioned “Work Of…
Nigerian singer and YBNL star Asake has released the official video for an acoustic remix of his single ‘Lonely At The Top’ with American R&B singer H.E.R. Produced by Blaisebeatz, the original song was released as part of the singer’s “Work of Art” album in June 2023. Watch the music video below.
The Presidency has extended hearty congratulations to prominent Nigerian musicians, including Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, Olamide, Ayra Starr, Tems, Fireboy DML, CKay, and Seun Kuti for their outstanding achievements in securing nominations for the 66th Grammy Awards. The recognition comes as the quintet, comprising Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, Olamide, and Ayra Starr, earned nominations in…
Renowned Nigerian artist Asake has reached a significant milestone with his hit track ‘Lonely At The Top,’ becoming the first song to exceed 100 million streams on the global streaming platform Audiomack. The song, a standout from Asake’s sophomore album titled ‘Work Of Art,’ which debuted earlier this year, secured this achievement, emerging as the…
In the world of music, the prestigious Grammy Awards stand as a pinnacle of recognition, and Nigerian rap sensation Olamide, known by his moniker “Badoo,” seems to be inching closer to a possible nomination. The award-winning rapper and music mogul recently made headlines for submitting his latest work for consideration ahead of the 2024 Grammy…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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….
Have you seen Asake’s latest lyric video for the song ‘Sunshine?’ If you haven’t, then you’re in the right place to experience it for the first time. Watch the video below:
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
YBNL Nation star, Asake has released a new song titled “2:30.” The “Yoga” crooner in trademark fashion shared a snippet of the song weeks ago on his social media page. After the snippet sparked calls for the full release of the song by his teeming fans, Asake released it with the accompanying visuals. “2:30” was…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Afropop star and YBNL signee, Asake is back with a new single titled Yoga and the accompanying culturally rich visuals. The song is the musical sensation’s first single of the year after what seemed like long break from dropping hits for his fans. Yoga is produced by Magicsticks and the visuals directed by TG Omori….
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
