Ahmed Ololade (born 1995), known as Asake, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who blends Amapiano with Afrobeats. His breakthrough came with "Mr Money With The Vibe" (2022), produced by Magicsticks. Signed to YBNL Nation and Empire, Asake's album "Work of Art" debuted at #1 on UK Charts, making history for Afrobeats. His energetic performances and unique sound have earned him millions of fans globally. Asake represents the exciting evolution of African pop music.


SOUND AND STORYTELLING:
Asake blends Yoruba lyricism, Fuji cadences, streetwise chants, and South African Amapiano log drums into an immediately recognisable soundscape. Working closely with producer Magicsticks, he punctuates anthems like Sungba, Peace Be Unto You, and Terminator with crowd vocals that mirror Lagos street culture while celebrating joy and resilience. His melodies are infectious yet rooted in traditional call-and-response structures.

CAREER LIFT-OFF:
Signed to Olamide’s YBNL Nation in February 2022, Asake’s debut album Mr Money With The Vibe set Apple Music Nigeria’s record for first-day streams and entered both the Billboard 200 and Official UK Albums Chart. Follow-up project Work of Art (2023) confirmed him as a hit machine, delivering chart-toppers such as Lonely At The Top, which spent weeks at number one on the TurnTable Top 100.

GLOBAL STAGE PRESENCE:
Within 18 months, Asake sold out back-to-back shows at London’s O2 Academy Brixton, headlined the Afro Nation festivals, and in August 2023 became one of the fastest Nigerian artists to sell out the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena. Television appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and collaborations with Burna Boy and H.E.R. signalled his crossover appeal.

CULTURAL IMPACT AND STYLE:
Nicknamed “Mr Money,” he brings runway flair to African streetwear, partnering with Lagos designers and spotlighting contemporary Yoruba fashion. His visuals champion communal prayer, hustle, and celebration, giving global audiences a window into everyday Lagos life. Asake also donates performance proceeds to music education programmes and supports talent incubation at his alma mater, Obafemi Awolowo University.

FAST FACTS:
- Birth name: Ahmed Ololade (born 13 January 1995 in Lagos).
- Signed to YBNL Nation and distributed globally by EMPIRE.
- Major awards: 2023 Headies Next Rated winner, 2023 AFRIMMA Artiste of the Year.
- Trademark: chants of “Ololade Mi Asake” and live shows featuring elaborate choir harmonies and talking drums.