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Asake
Ahmed Ololade Asake
Asake is the professional name of Ahmed Ololade Asake, a Nigerian singer and songwriter associated with Afrobeats, amapiano and fújì-influenced pop. His public profile rose after the 2020 single “Lady,” a 2022 link with Olamide’s YBNL Nation, and albums including Mr. Money with the Vibe, Work of Art and Lungu Boy; official and industry sources list major chart placements, Headies and MOBO awards, and two Grammy nominations.
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Nigeria · Singer, Songwriter, Recording artist
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At a glance
- Asake is a Nigerian recording artist whose music is described as blending Afrobeats with amapiano and fújì influences.
- AllMusic describes “Lady” as his breakout track, and Nigerian news sources reported in February 2022 that Olamide welcomed him to YBNL Nation.
- Mr. Money with the Vibe and Work of Art both recorded chart placements cited by AllMusic and the Official Charts Company.
- He won Next Rated Artiste and Album of the Year at the 2023 Headies and Best African Music Act at the 2024 MOBO Awards.
- The Recording Academy lists Asake with two Grammy nominations in Best African Music Performance and no Grammy wins as of the source review date.
Identity, background and training
The artist known as Asake is identified in the reviewed sources as Ahmed Ololade Asake or Ahmed Ololade, with “Asake” used as his professional name. AllMusic lists him as born on 13 January 1995 in Lagos, while Channels Television reported that he grew up on Lagos Island in a Yoruba Muslim household. Sources also report that he studied theatre or theatre and performing arts at Obafemi Awolowo University, and Bandcamp/EMPIRE states that his stage name is his mother’s name.
Sound and mainstream rise
Asake’s public musical identity is tied to a mix of Afrobeats, amapiano and fújì-influenced Nigerian pop. AllMusic describes the 2020 single “Lady” as the track that helped launch his breakout success, and Nigerian coverage reported that Olamide welcomed him to YBNL Nation in February 2022, a key public step in his move into the mainstream.
Albums and chart reach
His debut album, Mr. Money with the Vibe, was released in 2022 and is listed by AllMusic as reaching number 66 on the Billboard 200, while the Official Charts Company lists a number 22 UK Albums Chart peak. His second album, Work of Art, followed in 2023, with AllMusic again reporting a number 66 Billboard 200 placement and Official Charts listing a number 20 UK peak. Official Charts identifies Lungu Boy as his third album and gives its release date as 9 August 2024; AllMusic reports that it included guests such as Travis Scott, Stormzy and Wizkid.
Awards and international recognition
Asake’s recognition includes Nigerian, UK Black music and Grammy-related markers. Channels Television reported that he won Next Rated Artiste and Album of the Year for Mr Money with the Vibe at the 16th Headies in 2023, and the MOBO Organisation listed him as Best African Music Act at the 26th MOBO Awards in 2024. The Recording Academy lists two nominations in Best African Music Performance: “Amapiano” with Olamide for 2024 and “MMS” with Wizkid for 2025.
Recent label context and public-interest note
Recent label references require cautious wording. Bandcamp/EMPIRE, Channels Television and AllMusic do not fully align on Asake’s current label position: post-2025 releases are reported or listed under Giran Republic and EMPIRE, while the reviewed sources did not include a direct artist or YBNL contract-termination statement. Separately, a Metropolitan Police appeal in August 2024 said the investigation into the Brixton crush connected to an Asake concert on 15 December 2022 was ongoing and requested footage; the police source did not allege criminal responsibility by Asake.
Timeline
- Born in Lagos, Nigeria, according to AllMusic.
- Released “Lady,” described by AllMusic as the breakout track that effectively launched his career.
- Publicly welcomed to Olamide’s YBNL Nation, a key step in his mainstream rise.
- Released debut album Mr. Money with the Vibe, later cited for Billboard 200 and UK chart performance.
- Released second album Work of Art, which charted in the UK and on the Billboard 200.
- Won Next Rated Artiste and Album of the Year at the 16th Headies, according to Channels Television.
- Won Best African Music Act at the 26th MOBO Awards.
- Received a Grammy nomination for “Amapiano” with Olamide in Best African Music Performance.
- Released third album Lungu Boy.
- Released “Why Love” under Giran Republic, marking a publicly reported new label phase.
- AllMusic lists M$NEY as a 2026 album through EMPIRE/GIRAN Republic.
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Current context
- Post-2025 releases are reported or listed under Giran Republic and EMPIRE, but formal YBNL departure documentation from the artist or YBNL was not found in the sources reviewed. Use cautious wording such as “reported under Giran Republic/EMPIRE” rather than definitively stating the full legal status of any YBNL contract.
- The Recording Academy profile lists Asake with 0 Grammy wins and 2 nominations.
- The Metropolitan Police appeal dated 13 August 2024 stated that the Brixton crush investigation was ongoing and requested footage from people at the Asake concert on 15 December 2022. This is context about an event at which he performed; the reviewed police source does not allege criminal responsibility by Asake.
Biographical facts
- The requested Asake is the Nigerian recording artist Ahmed Ololade Asake, professionally known as Asake.
- AllMusic lists Asake as born on 13 January 1995 in Lagos, Nigeria.
- Channels Television reported that Asake grew up on Lagos Island in a Yoruba Muslim household.
- Sources report that Asake studied theatre or theatre and performing arts at Obafemi Awolowo University.
- Bandcamp/EMPIRE states that the stage name “Asake” is his mother’s name; Channels Television separately identifies his mother as “Asake” in a 2026 profile.
- Asake’s music is commonly described as blending Afrobeats with amapiano and fújì influences.
- Asake was publicly linked to Olamide’s YBNL Nation in February 2022, with Nigerian news reporting that Olamide welcomed him to the label.
- The Recording Academy lists Asake with two Grammy nominations: “Amapiano” with Olamide for the 2024 Best African Music Performance category and “MMS” with Wizkid for the 2025 Best African Music Performance category.
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Affiliations associated with Asake.
- Giran Republic Label associated with post-2025 releases; current contractual status should be described cautiously 2025-02-12–present
- EMPIRE Label or distribution organization associated with releases present
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