Asake Biography
Ahmed Ololade, better known by his stage name Asake, is a well-known Nigerian musician who was born on January 13, 1995. Millions of Afrobeats fans like this singer and songwriter for his powerful vocals and memorable song lyrics.
When he released the 2020 single, Lady, he made his debut in the field. He became famous after Olamide, the head of the label, signed him to YBNL Records. Mr. Money was another song that made him more noticeable.
Ololade Asake, his first EP, was made available and became a worldwide commercial success. The Street Pop and Afrofusion music scenes count him among their brightest stars.
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Ahmed Ololade Asake, also known as Asake Music, is a young Nigerian musician and songwriter who was born in the southwest of the country.
His smash tune, Lady, which went viral and received positive feedback from numerous online media outlets and A-list celebrities, launched him into the spotlight. The Nigerian-born Lady crooner was forced to repost his freestyle from artists like Broda Shaggi, Tunde Ednut, NastyBlaq, Sydney Talker, and a plethora of others.
WIKI FACTS & ABOUT DATA
| Full Name: | Ahmed Ololade Asake |
| Stage Name: | Asake, Mr Money |
| Born: | 13 January 1995 (age 27 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Lagos,Nigeria |
| State Of Origin: | Lagos, State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Height: | 1.81 m |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Ololade |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Wife • Spouse: | Not Married |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | N/A |
| Children: | N/A |
| Occupation: | Singer • Songwriter |
| Net Worth: | Undisclosed |
Asake Early Life & Education
The Ololade family welcomed Asake into the world on January 13, 1995. His parents planned a naming ceremony to honour his birth a few days after he entered the world. Ahmed Ololade was the name given to him.
He is of the Yoruba ethnic group and is from the South West of Nigeria. He and his family were both born and reared in the city of Lagos. He was raised in a Muslim home and was taught the same religion. His mother was a teacher and his father was an entrepreneur while he was growing up.
Asake started his career in the arts as a dancer. He was an excellent dancer when he was younger and enjoyed to do it. His area of expertise was cultural dance, and he spent his free time honing his craft. He performed at school functions as a high schooler, delighting his classmates and faculty with energising cultural dances. He acquired the moniker Asake while dancing.
Asake enjoyed dancing, but he also enjoyed listening to music. He frequently delighted his close friends and classmates with original songs and renditions of well-known tunes thanks to his booming voice.
He made the decision to combine singing and dancing because he wanted to be a better performer. He played drums and was a part of his school’s music ensemble on the side.
Asake, a singer, was born to Yoruba ethnic parents in the late 1990s. He is a native of Nigeria’s southwest.
The gifted vocalist spent the majority of his formative years in Lagos State, where he was raised. Asake is a 20-year-old musician who is still fairly new to the Nigerian music scene.
He studied Theater & Performing arts at the esteemed Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, where he had his degree
Asake Career
Asake began his musical career at a very young age and was frequently spotted posting freestyles on all of his social media accounts.
In 2015, Asake made the decision to establish a career in music production. He entered the Afrobeats music scene and began specialising in Afrofusion songs after being inspired by the success of musicians like Olamide, Davido, Wizkid, 9ice, and Wande Coal. He combines the sounds of Hip Hop, Amapiano, R&B, and Fuji to produce music that sets him apart from other musicians.
His career began as a backup vocalist for Broda Shaggi’s band, singing at concerts and other events all throughout the nation. In 2019, he and Broda Shaggi worked together to release the song Star. The song performed admirably on the charts and made him more well-known to music aficionados. He felt encouraged by this victory, therefore in January 2020, he dropped the single Lady. Because several influencers reposted the song on their pages and content producers utilised it as background music in their videos, the song quickly gained popularity on social media.
The popularity of Lady made it possible for Asake to release Mr Money, a smash song that became one of the top singles of 2020. He gained another moniker as a result of the song: Mr. Money.
Asake released the track Omo Ope in 2022. The song quickly gained popularity online. And this time, Olamide, a musician and music executive, heard about it. The more experienced musician opted to record his verse for the single after falling in love with the tune. Soon after, Olamide proposed signing Asake to the YBNL record label and summoned him to a meeting. Asake accepted the invitation and grew close to the YBNL clan. On February 8th, 2022, he was introduced as the newest member of YBNL.
After thereafter, Asake issued Ololade Asake, his debut EP. Four popular songs from the music project—Omo Ope, Sungba, Trabaye, and Baba God—are included. In February 2022, Glitch Africa had a live performance where he gave a performance of Baba God.
For the Sungba remix, he worked with Grammy Award winner Burna Boy. The single, which was released on March 28th 200, has been at the top of the charts for several weeks.
He was a featured performer on the song Palazzo by DJ Spinall. On May 13, 2022, the song was made public. TG Omori both shot and directed the single’s video.
He released the number-one single Peace Be Unto You on June 16, 2022. (PBUY). The song has collected thousands of streams from fans and got favourable reviews from reviewers.
When Lady, one of his freestyles, went viral in 2020 and received reposts from A-list celebs on numerous internet sites, Grace discovered him. The freestyle was recorded with Blaque Beats’ production given credit, and it quickly became popular online.
The song received a lot of attention after being reposted and included in dance videos by celebrities like Broda Shaggi, Sydney Talker, and many more. Due to the significant turn-up, Asake’s tune Lady quickly became a hit and anthem on social media.
Asake Discography
- Lady
- Palazzo (featured by DJ Spinall)
- Peace Be Unto You (PBUY)
- Mr. Money With The Vibe
- Mr Money
- Body
- Gbale Lo
- Gegeti
- Star
- Trabaye
- Kanipe
- Baba God
- Ayeeza
- Grind
- Payin
- African Something
- Sungba Ft. Burna Boy
- Omo Ope Remix (featuring Olamide)
- Terminator
- Nzaza
- Dull
- Organise
- Muse
- Jaho
- Ototo
- Reason (feat. Russ)
- Sunmomi
- Dupe
Personal Life
Asake owns exotic vehicles and lives in a luxurious apartment complex in Lekki, Lagos. Asake relaxes by playing tennis, football, and snooker games when he is not doing performances or writing music. He also listens to music by other artists for a significant portion of the day.
The singer is now single, and the public is unaware of the specifics of his love life. He enjoys being joyful all the time, which helps him make beautiful music. He enjoys meeting new people and exploring new places.
Asake is still very much single; he is neither married nor in a relationship.
He enjoys listening to music. Olamide’s record label, YBNL Nation, has Asake on board.
Asake Awards and Nominations
- Mon Cheri won The City People Music Award for Best Collabo of the Year 2020
- Mr Money won the City People Music Award for Popular Song of the Year 2020
- City People Music Awards for Street Music of the Year 2020 Nomination
Asake Net Worth
Since gaining notoriety, Asake has established himself as a well-known figure in important programmes and gatherings all throughout the nation. He makes a significant sum of money performing and from the royalties his songs generate.
Asake‘s net worth is estimated is not Know Yet, it will be Updated when we find the real figure.
Asake Music, a talented singer from Nigeria, is among the highest-paid artists in the business. He owns a collection of vehicles, including Benz and Range Rovers, and a mansion (home).