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{{Infobox musical artist
| name               = Asake
| image              = Asake performing in a Toronto concert (2024) (cropped).png
| caption            = Asake performing live in [[Toronto]] in April 2024
| other_names        = {{hlist|Mr. Money| Medoo}}
| birth_name         = Ahmed Ololade 
| birth_date         = {{birth date and age|1995|1|13|df=y}}
| birth_place        = [[Lagos State]], Nigeria
| citizenship        = 
| occupation         = {{hlist|Singer|rapper|songwriter|actor|dancer}}
| years_active       = 2018–present
| awards             = [[List of awards and nominations received by Asake|Full list]]
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| module             = {{Infobox musical artist
| origin             = [[Lagos, Nigeria]]
| embed              = yes
 | instruments       = {{flatlist|
* Vocals
* piano
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 | genre             = {{hlist|[[Afrobeats]]|[[hip-hop]]|[[Fuji music|fuji]]|[[Gqom#Street pop|street pop]]|[[Afro fusion]]|[[Afropop]]| Nigerian pop}}
 | label             = {{hlist|[[gamma.]]|[[YBNL (record label)|YBNL]]|[[Empire Distribution|Empire]]}}
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'''Ahmed Ololade''' {{Audio|Ahmed_Ololade.wav|listen}} (born 13 January 1995), known professionally as '''Asake''',<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=https://www.naijapickup.com/music/artistes/asake/|title=Asake Biography & Net Worth 2024|access-date=1 August 2024|archive-date=1 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240801091516/https://www.naijapickup.com/music/artistes/asake/|url-status=dead}}</ref> is a Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter.<ref>{{Cite web |author1=Asake |first=Ola |title=Wave Asake Mp3 |url=https://naijapickup.com/music-mp3/asake-wave-ft-central-cee/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240707083524/https://naijapickup.com/music-mp3/asake-wave-ft-central-cee/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 July 2024 |website=Naija Pickup |language=en-US }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=20 August 2022 |title='Mr Money' Asake: Biography, Education, Songs, Girlfriend, Net Worth and Achievement |url=https://newswirengr.com/2022/08/20/mr-money-asake-biography-education-songs-girlfriend-net-worth-and-achievement/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=NewsWireNGR |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="punchng.com">{{Cite news |date=3 June 2022 |title=Olamide inspires me with his knowledge of showbiz –Asake |url=https://punchng.com/olamide-inspires-me-with-his-knowledge-of-showbiz-asake/ |access-date=29 July 2022 |newspaper=[[The Punch]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Alake |first=Motolani |date=8 February 2022 |title=Olamide signs Asake to YBNL |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/olamide-signs-asake-to-ybnl/ce5nd8q |access-date=29 July 2022 |newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=19 July 2022 |title=American record label welcomes Asake to fold |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/american-record-label-welcomes-asake-to-fold/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2022-09-24 |newspaper=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]|language=en-US}}</ref> His debut album, ''[[Mr. Money with the Vibe]]'' (2022) broke the record for the biggest opening day for an African album on [[Apple Music]] at the time, and debuted at number 66 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-09-15 |title=Nigeria's Asake makes Apple Music history |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/nigerias-asake-makes-apple-music-history/jghp9kh |access-date=2023-06-28 |newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Asake's 'Mr Money With The Vibe' becomes the highest charting Nigerian debut album on Billboard |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-09-21/211493/asakes-mr-money-with-the-vibe-becomes-the-highest-charting-nigerian-debut-album-on-billboard/ |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=[[Revolt (TV network)]] |language=en-US}}</ref> His second album ''[[Work of Art (album)|Work of Art]]'' (2023), matched the chart position of its predecessor.<ref name=":1" /> Asake's third album ''[[Lungu Boy]]'' (2024) became his third consecutive number one album in Nigeria, and the longest-running number one in Nigeria chart history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Asake Makes History with 'Lungu Boy' as Chart-Topping Album Dominates for 15 Weeks {{!}} Sway Africa |url=https://swayafrica.com/article/asake-makes-history-with-lungu-boy-as-chart-topping-album-dominates-for-15-weeks-016b179f |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=swayafrica.com |language=en}}</ref>

Asake's accolades include an [[All Africa Music Awards|All Africa Music Award]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 October 2023 |title=Asake's record breaking career: The origin story of one of Gen Z's rising stars |url=https://www.trybecity.com/2023/10/17/asakes-record-breaking-career-the-origin-story-of-one-of-gen-zs-rising-stars/ |access-date=17 October 2023 |website=Trybe City |publisher=ThatWriter_Ore}}</ref> two [[The Headies|Headies]] awards,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Itodo |first=Sunny Green |date=2023-09-04 |title=Rema, Asake, others win big at 2023 Headies Awards [Full List] |url=https://dailypost.ng/2023/09/04/rema-asake-others-win-big-at-2023-headies-awards-full-list/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2023-09-04 |newspaper=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)|Daily Post]]|language=en-US}}</ref> and one [[MOBO Awards|MOBO]] award.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-08 |title=Asake Emerges Best African Music Act at the 26th MOBO Awards |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2024/02/asake-best-african-act-26th-mobo-awards/ |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref> He has also been nominated for a [[BET Awards 2023|BET Award]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=BET Awards 2024: Get Familiar With Asake, the Nigerian Star Nominated for 'Best International Act' |url=https://www.bet.com/article/rofwdb/bet-awards-2024-asake-best-international-act-nominee-afrobeat |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=BET |language=en}}</ref> two [[Grammy Awards]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Asake Reflects on His Grammy Journey and His Best African Performance Nomination for 'MMS' |url=https://www.bet.com/article/m9vxj4/asake-reflects-on-his-grammy-journey-and-his-best-african-performance-nomination-for-mms |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=BET |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Here Are The Nominees For Best African Music Performance At The 2024 Grammys |url=https://www.grammy.com/news/2024-grammys-nominees-best-african-music-performance |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=grammy.com}}</ref> and an [[55th NAACP Image Awards|NAACP Image Award]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-26 |title=Davido, Tems, Burna Boy, Asake, Pick Up NAACP Image Awards Nominations - Afrocritik |url=https://www.afrocritik.com/davido-tems-burna-boy-asake-pick-up-naacp-image-awards-nominations/ |access-date=2024-01-27 |language=en}}</ref>

==Career==
===2017–2022: Beginnings===
Asake studied [[Theatre]] and Dramatic Arts at [[Obafemi Awolowo University]]. His career took off in 2022 prior to releasing the single "Mr. Money",<ref>{{Cite news |date=29 June 2022 |title=I've been paid ridiculous amounts, used without appreciation – Singer Asake |url=https://punchng.com/ive-been-paid-ridiculous-amounts-used-without-appreciation-singer-asake/ |access-date=29 July 2022|newspaper=[[The Punch]]|language=en-US}}</ref> followed by a remix with [[Zlatan (musician)|Zlatan]] and [[Peruzzi (singer)|Peruzzi]]. Asake was signed to the now-defunct TFT Records in 2018. During this early career phase, he released several singles, including "Kanipe" on February 26, 2019, under the label. This period was part of his initial efforts to break into the Nigerian music scene before his later massive success with YBNL. In February 2022, fellow Nigerian artist [[Olamide]] signed Asake to his [[YBNL Nation|YBNL Records]] imprint.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.coolfm.ng/news/exclusive-interviews/how-olamide-signed-me-to-ybnl-asake/|title=Asake Revealed How He Was Signed To YBNL|website=Cool FM - Your Number One Hit Music Station !}}</ref> That same month, he released his debut extended play, ''Ololade'', which featured his breakthrough song "Omo Ope", featuring Olamide, and the single "Sungba" which was plugged by [[Olaitan Salaudeen]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-04 |title=YBNL's Asake Releases Visuals To Sungba {{!}} Watch |url=https://notjustok.com/songs/videos/ybnls-asake-releases-visuals-to-sungba-watch/ |access-date=2024-07-13 |website=NotjustOk |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Onikoyi |first=Ayo |title=YBNL music plugger, Sheriff Olaitan Salaudeen celebrates Asake's ascent to stardom |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/09/ybnl-music-plugger-sheriff-olaitan-salaudeen-celebrates-asakes-ascent-to-stardom/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=September 5, 2023 |newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]}}</ref> In July 2022, Asake signed a [[distribution deal]] with [[Empire Distribution|Empire]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 July 2022 |title=American record label welcomes Asake to fold |newspaper=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/american-record-label-welcomes-asake-to-fold/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=29 July 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chukwuemeka |first=Jude |title=Asake Joins Empire Distribution Music Label |url=https://www.coolfm.ng/news/editorial/asake-joins-empire-distribution-music-label/ |access-date=29 July 2022 |website=[[Cool FM]] |language=en}}</ref>

===2022–2023: ''Mr. Money with the Vibe'' and ''Work of Art''===
Asake released his debut studio album, ''[[Mr. Money with the Vibe]]'', on 8 September 2022. It was supported by the singles "Terminator", "Peace Be Unto You", and a remix of "Sungba" with [[Burna Boy]]. The album was well received by fans in his home country of Nigeria, as well as across the world, and broke several records globally.<ref>{{cite web |title=Asake breaks Apple Music record with his debut album|date=15 September 2017|url=https://correctng.com/asake-breaks-apple-music-record-with-his-debut-album//|publisher=Correct NG|accessdate=17 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Asake's Mr. Money With the Vibe debuts on Billboard world and UK Album Charts|date=13 September 2017|url=https://pulse.ng/entertainment/music/asakes-mr-money-with-the-vibe-debuts-on-billboard-world-and-uk-album-charts/zetk2h2.amp|publisher=Pulse NG|accessdate=17 September 2022}}</ref> The album debuted at number 66 on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ayodele |first=Racheal |date=2023-01-07 |title=Asake's MMWTV becomes highest charting debut Nigerian album in Billboard history |url=https://dailypost.ng/2023/01/07/asakes-mmwtv-becomes-highest-charting-debut-nigerian-album-in-billboard-history/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2024-02-04 |newspaper=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)|Daily Post]]|language=en-US}}</ref>

In September 2022, Asake announced the ''Mr. Money with the Vibe'' United Kingdom tour,<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 September 2022 |title=Asake announces 'Mr Money With The Vibe' UK tour |url=http://lifestyle.thecable.ng/asake-announces-mr-money-with-the-vibe-uk-tour/ |access-date=2017-10-04 |newspaper=[[TheCable]]|language=en-US}}</ref> selling out 3 dates at the [[Brixton Academy|O2 Academy Brixton]] in [[London]].<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/09/asake-sells-out-o2-london-show-in-minutes/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria| title=Asake sells out O2 London show in minutes | date=30 September 2022 |newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]}}</ref> On the final date of the Brixton Academy shows, several people were critically injured during a [[crowd crush]]. Two people – 33-year-old concertgoer Rebecca Ikumelo and 23-year-old security guard Gaby Hutchinson – later died of their injuries.<ref name="BBC 64012167">{{cite news |title=Brixton Academy: Mother of two dies after Asake concert crush |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-64012167 |access-date=19 December 2022 |work=BBC News |date=17 December 2022}}</ref><ref name="Evans 2022">{{cite news |last1=Evans |first1=Martin |title=Security guard caught in Brixton Academy crush at Asake gig dies |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/12/19/brixton-o2-academy-asake-incident-deaths-gabrielle-hutchinson/ |access-date=19 December 2022 |work=The Telegraph |date=19 December 2022}}</ref>

In December 2022, Asake was crowned "artiste of the year" by streaming service [[Audiomack]] after his debut studio album ''Mr. Money with the Vibes a''massed over 330 million streams, and was subsequently announced alongside [[Kizz Daniel]], [[Snazzy the Optimist]] and [[1ucid]] as one of the most streamed and top trending artists in February 2023 by the platform,<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-12-15 |title=Asake named Audiomack 'Artiste of the Year' |url=http://lifestyle.thecable.ng/asake-named-audiomack-artiste-of-the-year/ |access-date=2023-06-29 |newspaper=[[TheCable]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Audiomack Announces 1UCID, Asake, Snazzy The Optimist on Trending Songs of the Week |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/02/03/audiomack-announces-1ucid-asake-snazzy-the-optimist-on-trending-songs-of-the-week?amp=1 |access-date=2023-06-29 |newspaper=[[This Day]]}}</ref> after releasing the single "[[Yoga (Asake song)|Yoga]]" in January 2023 which ventured into [[Sega (genre)|sega]] music.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Eze |first=Chinelo |date=2023-02-06 |title="Yoga": Asake Picks Up New Enemies and New Rhythms |url=https://guardian.ng/life/music/yoga-asake-picks-up-new-enemies-and-new-rhythms/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2023-06-29 |newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}</ref> This was followed by the track "[[2:30]]" in April, and "[[Amapiano (song)|Amapiano]]" with [[Olamide]] in May.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-05 |title=Afrobeats Artist Asake Drops New Self-Love Track "2:30" |url=https://hypebeast.com/2023/4/asake-afrobeats-artist-new-song-track-2-30-230-listen-watch-music-video |access-date=2023-06-29 |website=Hypebeast}}</ref>

His second studio album ''[[Work of Art (album)|Work of Art]]'' was announced shortly after the release of "Amapiano".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Asake to release new album Work of Art next month |url=https://www.thefader.com/2023/05/24/asake-work-of-art-amapiano-release-date |access-date=2023-06-29 |website=The Fader |language=en}}</ref> In April 2023, Asake appeared on ''[[Good Morning America]]'' to discuss his music.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nigerian Afrobeats singer Asake talks about his music journey |url=https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/video/nigerian-afrobeats-singer-asake-talks-music-journey-98874564 |publisher=Good Morning America |access-date=7 May 2023}}</ref> Asake released his second studio album, ''Work of Art'', on 16 June 2023.<ref name=":2">{{cite news |title=Asake: Work of Art review – Nigerian star's brilliance means every track could be a single |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jun/15/asake-work-of-art-review|work=The Guardian |date=15 June 2023 |access-date=16 June 2023 |last1=Petridis |first1=Alexis }}</ref> The album debuted at number 66 on the ''Billboard'' 200 with 13,000 units sold during its debut week.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Asake records huge debut on Billboard 200 US chart with 'Work Of Art' |url=https://notjustok.com/news/asake-debut-on-billboard-200-us-chart-with-work-of-art/ |access-date=2023-06-29 |website=NotjustOk |date=26 June 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref> The album also reached number 20 on the [[UK Albums Chart]] and number 59 on the [[Irish Albums Chart]]. The album was reported by Nigeria's [[TurnTable|''TurnTable'' charts]] as the most streamed Nigerian album of 2023 so far.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-18 |title=The most streamed Nigerian album of 2023 so far |url=https://notjustok.com/news/the-most-streamed-nigerian-album-of-2023-so-far/ |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=NotjustOk |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Work of Art'' became Asake's second album to receive a BRIT silver plaque after his debut album ''Mr Money With The Vibes'' which also got a silver certification in the UK.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Asake gets BRIT Silver plaque for 'Work of Art' {{!}} Pulse Nigeria |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/asake-gets-brit-silver-plaque-for-work-of-art/8kld9vb |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=www.pulse.ng |language=en}}</ref>

===2024–present: ''Lungu Boy,'' ''Real, Vol. 1'' and ''M$NEY''===
In June 2024, Asake announced a global tour titled, Lungu Boy World Tour in conjunction with the release of his third album ''[[Lungu Boy]]'', which released in August''.''<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Mamo |first=Heran |date=2024-06-10 |title=Asake Announces Lungu Boy World Tour: Here Are the Dates |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/asake-2024-world-tour-dates-1235706066/ |access-date=2024-08-10 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Lungu Boy'' logged 5 tracks in the top 10 of the TurnTable Top 100 upon release.<ref name="auto">{{Cite news |last=Adebiyi |first=Adeayo |date=2024-08-21 |title='Lungu Boy' logs 5 entries in the top 10 of Nigeria's foremost music chart |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/asakes-lungu-boy-logs-5-entries-in-the-top-10-of-turntable-top-100/4jdtq16 |access-date=2024-08-22 |newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]|language=en}}</ref> The album also set a new record for the biggest opening day global streams for a Nigerian album on Spotify with 9.2 million streams. The album features [[Central Cee discography|Central Cee]], [[Stormzy]], [[Wizkid]], [[Travis Scott]], and [[Ludmilla (singer)|Ludmilla]]. <ref>{{Citation |title=Lungu Boy by Asake on Apple Music |date=2024-08-09 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/lungu-boy/1760853689 |access-date=2024-09-05 |language=en-US}}</ref>

The second track, "MMS" (with Wizkid) broke the record for the most first-day streams on a song in Spotify Nigeria at the time.<ref name="auto"/>

Asake's remarkable ascent in the music industry continued, but rumors of his departure from YBNL surfaced online after he unfollowed the label and removed all traces of it from his Instagram. On 12 February 2025 he released the single "Why Love" under his newly established independent label, Giran Republic, officially marking his departure from YBNL Nation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adekunle |first=Fumilayo |date=2025-02-12 |title=Asake drops debut single 'Why Love' under new label Giran Republic |url=https://telegraph.ng/news/2025/02/12/asake-drops-debut-single-why-love-under-new-label-giran-republic/?utm_ |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=The Telegraph Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref> This move had been the subject of speculation, which Asake confirmed with the launch of his label. On 24 July Asake released the single "Badman Gangsta" with French rapper [[Tiakola]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-25 |title=Asake Redefines A ’Badman Gangsta’ Life In His New Video With Tiakola |url=https://uproxx.com/music/asake-badman-gangsta-video-tiakola/ |access-date=2026-05-02 |website=UPROXX |language=en-US}}</ref>

On 5 December 2025 during an [[Apple Music 1|Apple Music Radio]] takeover, Asake and Wizkid announced a collaborative EP titled ''[[Real, Vol. 1]]''. Initially slated for release that month, it instead came out on 22 January 2026. It debuted at number one on TurnTable's Album chart.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fofana |first=Oumou |title=Wizkid and Asake to release joint project ‘REAL (Vol. 1)’ this December |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/wizkid-asake-announce-real-joint-project |access-date=2026-02-23 |website=REVOLT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Grant |first=Shawn |date=2026-01-23 |title=Wizkid and Asake Drop Collaborative EP REAL, Vol. 1 |url=https://thesource.com/2026/01/23/wizkid-asake-real-vol-1-ep-release/ |access-date=2026-02-23 |language=en-US}}</ref>

On 19 March 2026, Asake released the single "[[Worship (Asake song)|Worship]]" with [[DJ Snake]]. On 22 April Asake announced his fourth studio album ''[[M$NEY]]'', which released on 1 May.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sadiku |first=Mogbonjubola |date=2026-03-30 |title=Asake Drops Homecoming Documentary and New Single ‘WORSHIP’ with Visuals |url=https://www.newwavemagazine.com/single-post/asake-drops-homecoming-documentary-and-new-single-worship-with-visuals |access-date=2026-05-02 |website=newwavemagazine |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-05-01 |title=Asake releases fourth studio album ‘M$NEY’ |url=https://www.mixtapemadness.comblog/music/asake-releases-fourth-studio-album-mney |access-date=2026-05-02 |website=Mixtape Madness |language=en}}</ref>

==Notable performances==
In September 2023, Asake became the first African artist to headline and sell out a concert at the New York City, [[Barclays Center]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fofana |first=Oumou |title=Asake is now the first Afrobeats artist to headline and sell out Barclays Center |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-09-11/325866/asake-is-the-first-african-artist-to-headline-a-show-at-barclays-center |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=Revolt}}</ref>  In August 2023, he achieved a significant milestone by selling out the [[The O2 Arena|O2 Arena]] in London. He made a memorable entrance by arriving in a helicopter.<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 August 2023 |title=Video: Asake makes grand entrance in helicopter at London O2 Arena show |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/video-asake-makes-grand-entrance-in-helicopter-at-london-o2-arena-show/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=25 August 2023|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]}}</ref> On February 1, 2024, Asake appeared on ''[[The Late Show with Stephen Colbert|The Late Show With Stephen Colbert]]'', performing during the episode that aired on that date, reaching a broader American audience.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cbs.com/shows/video/PGGnk1pTtv_wGPRwjS3pk3_Rtu9cdZ16/ |title=Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 47 |website=[[CBS]] |date=1 February 2024 |access-date=2 February 2024}}</ref>

==Artistry==
Asake's distinctive musical style exhibits [[Afrobeats]], dynamic rap street pop (also street hop),<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-15 |title=The rise of street-hop, Lagos' evolving dance sound |url=https://djmag.com/longreads/rise-street-hop-lagos-evolving-dance-sound |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=DJ Mag |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite magazine |last=C.J |first=Nelson |date=2022-09-09 |title=Asake Is Pumping Nigerian Street-Pop Full of New Life. Next Stop: 'Greatness' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/asake-afrobeats-new-album-mr-money-with-the-vibe-1234588970/ |access-date=2024-08-10 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Fuji music|fújì music]] (and other fújì-centered musical styles), [[Afro fusion]] and Nigerian pop. His music is often an amalgamation of traditional [[Yoruba music]] and percussion spanning heterogeneous contemporary music. Asake's vocal style delivery, primarily in [[Yoruba language|Yoruba]] merged with English, urban colloquial slang and [[Nigerian Pidgin]], reflects Nigerian hip hop and fújì music influences.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 July 2022 |title=Asake Teases Brand New Single 'Terminator' |url=https://editor.guardian.ng/life/music/asake-teases-brand-new-single-terminator/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=29 July 2022 |newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US |archive-date=29 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220729105003/https://editor.guardian.ng/life/music/asake-teases-brand-new-single-terminator/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Esomnofu |first=Emmanuel |date=2022-06-21 |title=Asake, Burna Boy & the trend of anthemic choruses across Nigerian Pop |url=https://thenativemag.com/asake-davido-anthemic-chants/ |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=The Native |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 December 2022 |title='Them Never See Me Coming': The Captivating Rise of Asake's Music |url=https://republic.com.ng/december-2022/the-captivating-rise-of-asake/ |access-date=2022-12-27 |website=The Republic}}</ref><ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Lauren |date=2023-09-22 |title=How Asake developed a boundary-pushing sound that's changing Afrobeats as we know it |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/22/africa/asake-afrobeats-new-sound-nigeria-spc-intl/index.html |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref>

==Discography==
{{main|Asake discography}}
===Studio albums===
*''[[Mr. Money with the Vibe]]'' (2022)
*''[[Work of Art (album)|Work of Art]]'' (2023)
*''[[Lungu Boy]]'' (2024)
*''[[M$ney|M$NEY]]'' (2026)

===Extended plays===
*''Ololade'' (2022)
*''[[Real, Vol. 1]]'' (2026)

== Awards and nominations ==
{{Infobox musician awards
| name = [[Asake]]
| AmericanW = 0
| AmericanN = 1
| BETW = 0
| BETN = 3
| BillboardN = 2
| BillboardW = 0
| GrammyW = 0
| GrammyN = 1
| MOBON = 2
| MOBOW = 1
| MTVEuropeW = 0
| MTVEuropeN = 4
| MTVVideoW = 0
| MTVVideoN = 3
| NAACPW = 0
| NAACPN = 1
| image = 
}}

{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|+ {{sronly|Awards and nominations received by Asake}}
! scope="col" | Award
! scope="col" | Year{{efn|Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.}}
! scope="col" |Category 
! scope="col" | Recipient(s) or 
nominee(s)
! scope="col" | Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Ref.}}
|-
|3Music Ghana Awards 
|2024
|African Song of the Year 
|"Amapiano" 
|{{nominated}} 
|
|-
|[[American Music Awards]]
|[[American Music Awards of 2025|2025]]
|Favourite Afrobeats Artist 
|"Himself"
|{{nominated}}
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[TurnTable#Awards|''TurnTable'' Music Awards]]
| rowspan="2" |2024
|Himself
|No. 1 Artiste
|{{Won}}
| rowspan="2" |<ref>{{cite web |title=The TurnTable 2024 Music Awards |url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/magazine/6th/134 |website=TurnTable Charts |publisher=TurnTable |access-date=2 April 2025}}</ref>
|-
|''Lungu Boy''
|No. 1 Album
|{{won}}
|-
|[[55th NAACP Image Awards|Image Award]]
|[[56th NAACP Image Awards|2024]]
|"[[Amapiano (song)|Amapiano]]" <small>(with [[Olamide]])</small>
|Outstanding International Song
|{{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[BET Awards]]
|[[BET Awards 2024|2024]]
| rowspan="6" | Himself
| International Act
| {{nom}}
|-
|[[BET Awards 2025|2025]]
| Best New International Act
| {{nom}}
|-
|[[Billboard Music Awards|''Billboard'' Music Awards]]
|[[2024 Billboard Music Awards|2024]]
|Top Afrobeats Artist
|{{nominated}}
|-
| [[Brit Awards]]
|[[Brit Awards 2024|2024]]
| [[Brit Award for International Artist|International Artist]]
| {{nom}}
| <ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-03-02 |title=Brit awards 2024 – full list of winners |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/mar/02/brit-awards-2024-full-list-of-winners |access-date=2024-03-06 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>
|-
| [[MOBO Awards 2023|MOBO Awards]]
|2023
| Best African Act 
| {{won}}
|-
| [[2023 Ghana Music Awards|Ghana Music Awards]]
|2023
| Best African Artist of the Year
| {{won}}
| <ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-08 |title=Asake wins Best African Artist at 2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards [See Full Winners List] |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/asake-wins-best-african-artist-at-2023-vodafone-ghana-music-awards/ybe0dxb |access-date=2023-06-03 |newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]}}</ref>

|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Grammy Awards]]
|[[66th Annual Grammy Awards|2024]]
| [[Amapiano (song)|"Amapiano"]] <small>(with Olamide)</small>
| rowspan="2" | [[Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance|Best African Music Performance]]
| {{Nominated}}
| <ref>{{Cite web |title=2024 GRAMMYs: Tyla Wins First-Ever GRAMMY Award For Best African Music Performance|url=https://www.grammy.com/news/tyla-wins-first-best-african-music-performance-award-2024-grammys |access-date=2025-05-02 |website=grammy.com}}</ref>
|-
|[[67th Annual Grammy Awards|2025]]
|"MMS" <small>(with [[Wizkid]])</small>
|{{nominated}}
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |[[MTV Europe Music Awards]]
| rowspan="2" |[[2023 MTV Europe Music Awards|2023]]
| rowspan="4" |Himself
|Best Afrobeats 
|{{nominated}}
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[MTV Europe Music Award for Best African Act|Best African Act]]
|{{nominated}}
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[2024 MTV Europe Music Awards|2024]]
|{{Nominated}}
|
|-
|Best Afrobeats 
|{{nominated}}
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |[[MTV Video Music Awards]]
|[[2024 MTV Video Music Awards|2024]]
|"[[Bandana (song)|"Bandana]]" <small>(with [[Fireboy DML]])</small>
| rowspan="3" |[[MTV Video Music Award for Best Afrobeats Video|Best Afrobeats Video]]
|{{nominated}}
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[2025 MTV Video Music Awards|2025]]
|"[[Active (song)|"Active]]" <small>(with [[Travis Scott]])</small>
|{{nominated}}
|
|-
|"Get It Right" <small>(with [[Tems]])</small>
|{{nominated}}
|
|-
| [[Soundcity MVP Awards Festival|Soundcity MVP Awards]]
|2024
|Himself 
| Male MVP
|{{won}}
| <ref>{{cite web |title=Burnaboy, Black Sherif, Win At The Soundcity MVP Awards 2023 (Full Winners List)
|url=https://africanfolder.com/burnaboy-black-sherif-win-at-the-soundcity-mvp-awards-2023-full-winners-list/|website=African Folder |date=12 February 2023 |access-date=12 February 2023}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="14" | [[The Headies]] 
| rowspan="5" |[[The Headies 2022|2022]]
| ''[[Mr. Money With The Vibe]]''
| [[The Headies Award for Album of the Year|Album of the Year]]
| {{won}}
| <ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-09-04 |title=Headies 2023: Burna Boy, Rema, Asake, win big in US [Full winners list] |url=https://dailytrust.com/headies-2023-burna-boy-rema-asake-win-big-in-us-full-winners-list/ |access-date=2023-09-04 |newspaper=[[Daily Trust]]|language=en-GB}}</ref>
|-
| Himself
| Best Male Artist
| {{nom}} 
|-
| "Sungba" (Remix) <small>(featuring [[Burna Boy]])</small>
| [[The Headies Award for Song of the Year|Song of the Year]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Himself
| [[The Headies Award for Next Rated|Next Rated]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Asake for "Joha"
| Best Street-Hop Artiste
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="5" |[[The Headies 2023|2023]]
| "Terminator"
| Best Collaboration 
| {{nom}}
|-
| "Sungba" (Remix) <small>(featuring [[Burna Boy]])</small>
| [[The Headies Award for Viewer's Choice|Headies Viewer's Choice]]
| {{nom}}
|-
|"[[Active (song)|Active]]" <small>(with [[Travis Scott]])</small>
|[[Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance|African Music Performance]]
|{{nominated}}
| <ref>{{Cite web |title=2025 GRAMMYs Nominations: Best African Music Performance Nominees|url=https://www.grammy.com/news/2025-grammys-nominations-best-african-music-performance |access-date=2025-05-02 |website=grammy.com}}</ref>
|-
|Himself
|Best African Act
|{{nominated}}
|
|-
|Himself
| Digital Artist 
|{{nominated}}
|-
| rowspan="4" |[[The Headies 2024|2025]]
|"Remember"
|Afrobeat Song of the Year
|{{Nominated}}
|-
|Himself
|Digital Artist of the Year 
|{{nominated}}
|-
|[[Work of Art (album)|Work of Art]]
|Album of the Year 
|{{nominated}}
|-
|Himself
|Artist of the Year 
|{{nominated}}
|-
|{{Interlanguage link|Les Flammes|lt=Les Flammes|fr|Les Flammes (récompense)}}
|2026
|"Badman Gangsta" ft. [[Tiakola]]
|Flame for European and/or International Collaboration of the Year
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-04-23 |title=Theodora, GIMS... Découvrez tout le palmarès des Flammes 2026 |url=https://www.huffingtonpost.fr/culture/article/les-flammes-2026-decouvrez-tout-le-palmares-de-la-4e-ceremonie-de-remise-de-prix_262919.html |access-date=2026-04-27 |website=Le HuffPost |language=fr}}</ref>
|}

==See also==
* [[List of artists who reached number one in Nigeria]]

==Notes==
{{notelist}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Asake}}

[[Category:1995 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Nigerian male singer-songwriters]]
[[Category:Musicians from Lagos State]]
[[Category:Yoruba-language Nigerian singers]]
[[Category:YBNL Nation artists]]
[[Category:Nigerian Afrobeats musicians]]
[[Category:Obafemi Awolowo University alumni]]
[[Category:Rappers from Lagos State]]
[[Category:21st-century Nigerian rappers]]