Asake

About Asake

When Mr. Money with the Vibe dropped in 2022, Asake announced himself as one of Nigeria's most formidable talents. The debut album shattered the record for the biggest opening day for an African album on Apple Music. It debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200 chart, signalling that his sound had crossed continents.

Ahmed Ololade was born on January 13, 1995. Professionally known as Asake, he emerged as a singer, rapper and songwriter with an unmistakable style. His rise was swift and uncompromising.

Work of Art arrived in 2023 and matched the chart position of its predecessor on the Billboard 200. The album proved that his first success was no accident. Asake had built something sustainable, something with real momentum.

Lungu Boy came in 2024 and cemented his dominance at home. It became his third consecutive number one album in Nigeria and the longest-running number one in the country's chart history. Few artists achieve that kind of consistency.

His accolades have stacked up quickly. Asake won the All Africa Music Award and two Headies awards. A MOBO award followed. Major platforms took notice—he received a BET Award nomination, two Grammy Award nominations, and an NAACP Image Award nomination.

These honours reflect what listeners already knew. Asake had mastered the craft of making songs that moved both charts and bodies. His ability to blend singing and rapping into cohesive, memorable tracks set him apart from his peers.

At twenty-nine, Asake continues to shape the sound of contemporary Nigerian music. His three consecutive number one albums represent a rare achievement in a competitive landscape. The records keep falling.