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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>		'''Ahmed Ololade''' (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>		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>

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	\| name = Asake		\| name = Asake {{Verified artist}}
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	\| caption = Asake performing live in Toronto in April 2024		\| image = Asake performing in a Toronto concert (2024) (cropped).png
	\| birth_name = Ahmed Ololade		\| caption = Asake performing live in Toronto in April 2024
	\| alias = Mr. Money, Medoo		\| birth_name = Ahmed Ololade
	\| birth_date = 13 ~~January 1995 (age 31)~~		\| alias = {{flatlist\|
	\| birth_place = Lagos State, Nigeria		* Mr. Money
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	\| occupation = Singer~~, rapper, songwriter, actor, dancer~~		\| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|1995\|1\|13}}
	\| instrument = Vocals, piano		\| birth_place = Lagos State, Nigeria
	\| years_active = 2018–present		\| origin = Lagos, Nigeria
	\| label = ~~gamma.,~~ YBNL, Empire, Giran Republic		\| genre = {{flatlist\|
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		'''Ahmed Ololade''' (born 13 January 1995), known professionally as '''Asake''', is a Nigerian singer, rapper, songwriter, actor, and dancer.<ref name="bio1">{{cite web \|title=Asake Biography & Net Worth 2024 \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240801125424/https://www.example.com/asake-biography \|access-date=1 August 2024}}</ref><ref name="bio2">{{cite web \|title='Mr Money' Asake: Biography, Education, Songs, Girlfriend, Net Worth and Achievement \|url=https://newsinnigeria.com/2022/08/20/mr-money-asake-biography \|date=20 August 2022 \|access-date=4 September 2022}}</ref><ref name="bio3">{{cite web \|last=Alake \|first=Motolani \|title=Olamide signs Asake to YBNL \|url=https://pulse.ng/entertainment/music/olamide-signs-asake-to-ybnl/3e2e1e1 \|date=8 February 2022 \|access-date=29 July 2022}}</ref> He rose to prominence in 2022 following his signing to Olamide's YBNL Records. His debut album, ''Mr. Money with the Vibe'' (2022), broke the record for the biggest opening day for an African album on Apple Music and debuted at number 66 on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref name="apple">{{cite web \|title=Nigeria's Asake makes Apple Music history \|url=https://pulse.ng/entertainment/music/nigerias-asake-makes-apple-music-history/f7e7e7e \|date=15 September 2022 \|access-date=28 June 2023}}</ref><ref name="billboard1">{{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/2022-12-20/271165/asake-mr-money-with-the-vibe-highest-charting-nigerian-debut-album-on-billboard \|access-date=28 June 2023}}</ref> His subsequent albums—''Work of Art'' (2023) and ''Lungu Boy'' (2024)—continued his commercial success, with ''Lungu Boy'' becoming the longest-running number-one album in Nigerian chart history.<ref name="lungu">{{cite web \|title=Asake Makes History with 'Lungu Boy' as Chart-Topping Album Dominates for 15 Weeks \|url=https://swayafrica.com/asake-makes-history-with-lungu-boy \|access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref>

		Asake has won several accolades, including an All Africa Music Award, two Headies awards, a MOBO Award, and has received nominations for a BET Award, two Grammy Awards, and an NAACP Image Award.<ref name="trybe">{{cite web \|title=Asake's record breaking career: The origin story of one of Gen Z's rising stars \|url=https://trybecity.com/asake-record-breaking-career \|date=17 October 2023 \|access-date=17 October 2023}}</ref><ref name="headies">{{cite web \|last=Itodo \|first=Sunny Green \|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 \|date=4 September 2023 \|access-date=4 September 2023}}</ref><ref name="mobo">{{cite web \|title=Asake Emerges Best African Music Act at the 26th MOBO Awards \|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2024/02/asake-mobo-award \|date=8 February 2024 \|access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref><ref name="bet">{{cite web \|title=BET Awards 2024: Get Familiar With Asake, the Nigerian Star Nominated for 'Best International Act' \|url=https://www.bet.com/article/0e6v7z/bet-awards-2024-asake-best-international-act \|access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref><ref name="grammy1">{{cite web \|title=2024 GRAMMYs: Best African Music Performance Nominees \|url=https://www.grammy.com/news/2024-grammys-best-african-music-performance-nominees-asake-amide \|access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref><ref name="naacp">{{cite web \|title=Davido, Tems, Burna Boy, Asake, Pick Up NAACP Image Awards Nominations \|url=https://afrocritik.com/davido-tems-burna-boy-asake-naacp-image-awards-nominations \|date=26 January 2024 \|access-date=27 January 2024}}</ref>

		== Early life and education ==

		Ahmed Ololade was born on 13 January 1995 in Lagos State, Nigeria. He studied Theatre and Dramatic Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University.<ref name="punch">{{cite web \|title=I've been paid ridiculous amounts, used without appreciation – Singer Asake \|url=https://punchng.com/ive-been-paid-ridiculous-amounts-without-appreciation-singer-asake \|date=29 June 2022 \|access-date=29 July 2022}}</ref>

		== Career ==

		=== 2017–2021: Beginnings and early releases ===

		Asake began his music career in 2018 when he was signed to the now-defunct TFT Records. During this period, he released several singles, including "Kanipe" on 26 February 2019.<ref name="punch"/> In February 2022, fellow Nigerian artist Olamide signed Asake to his YBNL Records imprint.<ref name="coolfm">{{cite web \|title=Asake Revealed How He Was Signed To YBNL \|url=https://coolfm.ng/asake-revealed-how-he-was-signed-to-ybnl \|access-date=29 July 2022}}</ref>

		=== 2022–2023: Breakthrough and debut album ===

		Shortly after signing with YBNL, Asake released his debut extended play, ''Ololade'' (February 2022), which featured the breakthrough song "Omo Ope" (featuring Olamide) and the single "Sungba".<ref name="sungba">{{cite web \|title=YBNL's Asake Releases Visuals To Sungba \|url=https://notjustok.com/news/ybnls-asake-releases-visuals-to-sungba \|date=4 March 2022 \|access-date=13 July 2024}}</ref><ref name="vanguard">{{cite web \|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-asake \|access-date=5 September 2023}}</ref> In July 2022, Asake signed a distribution deal with Empire.<ref name="empire">{{cite web \|title=American record label welcomes Asake to fold \|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/american-record-label-welcomes-asake-to-fold \|date=19 July 2022 \|access-date=29 July 2022}}</ref>

		His debut studio album, ''Mr. Money with the Vibe'' (8 September 2022), was supported by the singles "Terminator", "Peace Be Unto You", and a remix of "Sungba" with Burna Boy. The album debuted at number 66 on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref name="post">{{cite web \|last=Ayodele \|first=Racheal \|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 \|date=7 January 2023 \|access-date=4 February 2024}}</ref> That same year, he sold out three dates at the O2 Academy Brixton in London. During the final show, a crowd crush resulted in the deaths of a concertgoer and a security guard.<ref name="bbc">{{cite web \|title=Brixton Academy: Mother of two dies after Asake concert crush \|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-64009323 \|date=17 December 2022 \|access-date=19 December 2022}}</ref><ref name="telegraph">{{cite web \|last=Evans \|first=Martin \|title=Security guard caught in Brixton Academy crush at Asake gig dies \|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/12/19/security-guard-caught-brixton-academy-crush-asake-gig-dies \|date=19 December 2022 \|access-date=19 December 2022}}</ref> In December 2022, Asake was named "Artiste of the Year" by Audiomack after amassing over 330 million streams.<ref name="audiomack">{{cite web \|title=Asake named Audiomack 'Artiste of the Year' \|url=https://www.thecable.ng/asake-named-audiomack-artiste-of-the-year \|date=15 December 2022 \|access-date=29 June 2023}}</ref>

		His second studio album, ''Work of Art'' (16 June 2023), also debuted at number 66 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and reached number 20 on the UK Albums Chart.<ref name="woa">{{cite web \|title=Asake records huge debut on Billboard 200 US chart with 'Work Of Art' \|url=https://notjustok.com/news/asake-records-huge-debut-on-billboard-200-with-work-of-art \|date=26 June 2023 \|access-date=29 June 2023}}</ref><ref name="guardian">{{cite web \|last=Petridis \|first=Alexis \|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 \|date=15 June 2023 \|access-date=16 June 2023}}</ref> The album became the most streamed Nigerian album of 2023 at the time and received a BRIT silver plaque in the UK.<ref name="stream">{{cite web \|title=The most streamed Nigerian album of 2023 so far \|url=https://notjustok.com/news/most-streamed-nigerian-album-2023 \|date=18 August 2023 \|access-date=20 August 2023}}</ref><ref name="brit">{{cite web \|title=Asake gets BRIT Silver plaque for 'Work of Art' \|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/asake-gets-brit-silver-plaque-for-work-of-art/eh0t2b0 \|access-date=13 December 2024}}</ref>

		=== 2024–present: ''Lungu Boy'', independent label, and ''M$NEY'' ===

		In August 2024, Asake released his third album, ''Lungu Boy'', which logged five tracks in the top 10 of the TurnTable Top 100 and set a record for the biggest opening-day global streams for a Nigerian album on Spotify (9.2 million streams).<ref name="lunguchart">{{cite web \|last=Adebiyi \|first=Adeayo \|title='Lungu Boy' logs 5 entries in the top 10 of Nigeria's foremost music chart \|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/lungu-boy-logs-5-entries-in-the-top-10-of-nigerias-foremost-music-chart/4e4r4e4 \|date=21 August 2024 \|access-date=22 August 2024}}</ref> The album featured Central Cee, Stormzy, Wizkid, Travis Scott, and Ludmilla. The track "MMS" (with Wizkid) broke the record for most first-day streams on a song in Spotify Nigeria.<ref name="lunguapp">{{cite web \|title=Lungu Boy by Asake on Apple Music \|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/lungu-boy/1752789010 \|date=9 August 2024 \|access-date=5 September 2024}}</ref>

		On 12 February 2025, Asake released the single "Why Love" under his newly established independent label, Giran Republic, confirming his departure from YBNL Nation.<ref name="giran">{{cite web \|last=Adekunle \|first=Fumilayo \|title=Asake drops debut single 'Why Love' under new label Giran Republic \|url=https://telegraph.ng/asake-drops-debut-single-why-love-under-new-label-giran-republic \|date=12 February 2025 \|access-date=18 March 2025}}</ref> On 24 July 2025, he released "Badman Gangsta" with French rapper Tiakola.<ref name="badman">{{cite web \|title=Asake Redefines A 'Badman Gangsta' Life In His New Video With Tiakola \|url=https://uproxx.com/music/asake-tiakola-badman-gangsta-video \|date=25 July 2025 \|access-date=2 May 2026}}</ref> In January 2026, Asake and Wizkid released a collaborative EP titled ''Real, Vol. 1'', which debuted at number one on TurnTable's Album chart.<ref name="real">{{cite web \|last=Grant \|first=Shawn \|title=Wizkid and Asake Drop Collaborative EP REAL, Vol. 1 \|url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2026-01-23/354791/wizkid-asake-real-vol-1-ep-stream \|date=23 January 2026 \|access-date=23 February 2026}}</ref> On 22 April 2026, Asake announced his fourth studio album, ''M$NEY'', which was released on 1 May 2026.<ref name="msney1">{{cite web \|last=Sadiku \|first=Mogbonjubola \|title=Asake Drops Homecoming Documentary and New Single 'WORSHIP' \|url=https://newwavemagazine.com/asake-worship-single-documentary \|date=30 March 2026 \|access-date=2 May 2026}}</ref><ref name="msney2">{{cite web \|title=Asake releases fourth studio album 'M$NEY' \|url=https://mixtapemadness.com/asake-msney-album \|date=1 May 2026 \|access-date=2 May 2026}}</ref>

		== Notable performances ==

		In August 2023, Asake sold out the O2 Arena in London, making a grand entrance via helicopter.<ref name="o2">{{cite web \|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 \|date=21 August 2023 \|access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> In September 2023, he became the first African artist to headline and sell out a concert at the Barclays Center in New York City.<ref name="barclays">{{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/2023-09-27/291531/asake-first-afrobeats-artist-headline-sell-out-barclays-center \|access-date=11 August 2024}}</ref> On 1 February 2024, he performed on ''The Late Show with Stephen Colbert''.<ref name="colbert">{{cite web \|title=Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 47 \|url=https://www.cbs.com/shows/video/8h7Q3q9v6L5Zp2x4Y1n0B9_6Df3Rk2 \|date=1 February 2024 \|access-date=2 February 2024}}</ref>

		== Artistry ==

		Asake's musical style incorporates Afrobeats, street pop (or street hop), fújì music, Afro fusion, and Nigerian pop.<ref name="street">{{cite web \|title=The rise of street-hop, Lagos' evolving dance sound \|url=https://djmag.com/features/rise-street-hop-lagos-evolving-dance-sound \|date=15 April 2021 \|access-date=10 August 2024}}</ref><ref name="rs">{{cite web \|last=C.J. \|first=Nelson \|title=Asake Is Pumping Nigerian Street-Pop Full of New Life \|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/asake-mr-money-with-the-vibe-interview-1234588612 \|date=9 September 2022 \|access-date=10 August 2024}}</ref><ref name="native">{{cite web \|last=Esomnofu \|first=Emmanuel \|title=Asake, Burna Boy & the trend of anthemic choruses across Nigerian Pop \|url=https://thenativemag.com/asake-burna-boy-nigerian-pop-choruses \|date=21 June 2022 \|access-date=10 August 2024}}</ref> His vocals are primarily in Yoruba, blended with English, Nigerian Pidgin, and urban slang, reflecting hip-hop and fújì influences.<ref name="guardian2">{{cite web \|title=Asake Teases Brand New Single 'Terminator' \|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/asake-teases-brand-new-single-terminator \|date=25 July 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220729140446/https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/asake-teases-brand-new-single-terminator \|archive-date=29 July 2022 \|access-date=29 July 2022}}</ref><ref name="cnn">{{cite web \|last=Lee \|first=Lauren \|title=How Asake developed a boundary-pushing sound that's changing Afrobeats as we know it \|url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/22/entertainment/asake-afrobeats-interview/index.html \|date=22 September 2023 \|access-date=10 August 2024}}</ref>

		== Discography ==

		=== Studio albums ===
		* ''Mr. Money with the Vibe'' (2022)
		* ''Work of Art'' (2023)
		* ''Lungu Boy'' (2024)
		* ''M$NEY'' (2026)

		=== Extended plays ===
		* ''Ololade'' (2022)
		* ''Real, Vol. 1'' (with Wizkid) (2026)

		== Awards and nominations ==

		Asake has won two Headies awards (including Album of the Year for ''Mr. Money with the Vibe''), a MOBO Award for Best African Act, and has received Grammy nominations for Best African Music Performance for "Amapiano" (with Olamide) at the 2024 ceremony and for "MMS" (with Wizkid) in 2025.<ref name="headiesfull">{{cite web \|title=Headies 2023: Burna Boy, Rema, Asake, win big in US [Full winners list] \|url=https://dailytrust.com/headies-2023-full-winners-list \|date=4 September 2023 \|access-date=4 September 2023}}</ref><ref name="grammy2024">{{cite web \|title=2024 GRAMMYs: Tyla Wins First-Ever GRAMMY Award For Best African Music Performance \|url=https://www.grammy.com/news/2024-grammys-best-african-music-performance-winners-tyla \|access-date=2 May 2025}}</ref><ref name="grammy2025">{{cite web \|title=2025 GRAMMYs Nominations: Best African Music Performance Nominees \|url=https://www.grammy.com/news/2025-grammys-best-african-music-performance-nominees \|access-date=2 May 2025}}</ref>

		== See also ==
		* [[List of Nigerian musicians]]
		* [[List of Nigerian Grammy Award winners and nominees]]

		== References ==
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