Asake is a Nigerian AfroBeat singer and songwriter, he uses Afro, uptempo and Amapiano-styled production. He started singing and performing at a very tender age. Before he started singing, was an excellent dancer but over time he transitioned into singing.
Full Name: Ahmed Ololade
Nickname: Asake, Mr. Money
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 13th January 1995
Asake’s Age: 29 Years Old
Ethnicity: Yoruba
Nationality: Nigerian
Religion: Islam
Marital Status: Single
Asake’s Parents: Mr & Mrs Ololade
Education: Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
Asake’s Networth: Over 1.2 million dollars
Who is Asake
Asake who is also known as Mr. Money is a Nigerian AfroBeat singer, he infuses more of Fuji in his own music and have often times been described as a contemporary fuji singer. The afrobeat singer has earn both national and international recognition. His Vibe album set a new record on Apple Music as the largest opening day for an African album. The Vibe album made history on Apple Music as the biggest three-day opening for an African album. It is also the Nigerian artist with the highest-chartimg debut album on the US Billboard 200.
How Old is Asake
Asake was born on the 13th of January 1995, he is 28 years old. He was born in Lagos State, Nigeria to the family of Mr. and Mrs Ololade.
What’s Asake’s Full & Real Name?
Asake Ololade is Asake’s full and real name. The name Asake is his mother’s first name. He chose Asake as his stage name as a sign of love and respect for his mother.
Asake’s Father
The name of Asake’s Father is Mr. Ololade. His father is a businessman and his mother Mrs Ololade is a teacher.
His parents are Muslims and he was raised in a religious way. The afrobeat singer doesn’t talk about his parents because he doesn’t want to reveal much about them.
Asake’s Family
Asake is was raised in a Muslim family. He is the first child of his parents but there is nothing about how many siblings he has or whether or not his is the only child of his parents. Asake has kept his private life away from the public eye.
Where is Asake From?
Asake was born and raised in Lagos State, Nigeria. His music is most influenced by Fuji because of the environment he grew. The singer was encouraged by his family and friends when he chose to venture into the music industry.
Is Asake a Muslim?
Yes, Asake is a Muslim, he was born into a Muslim family but he often time talks about Islam and Christianity.
What University Did Asake Attend?
Asake attended the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife Osun State, Nigeria where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Theatre and Performing Arts.
Asake is one of several Nigerian singers and celebrities that attended the university. He was intentional of the course he studied in school. He got some of his training for his singer and dancing career in the university.
His primary and secondary school education was in Lagos State Nigeria.
Asake Started in Musical Career in 2018
In 2018, Asake released some songs, the afrobeat singer made some good songs with his unique style of singing and quick freestyles.
In 2020, Asake released ‘Lady’ which took his musical career to whole new level. Unlike some of this previous songs Kanipe and Ayeeza, ‘Lady’ came out with a unique sounds that the artist is known for today.
Asake released Mr. Money afterwards and it immediately became another hit song. He then dropped ‘Don’t hype Me’ ‘Yan Yan’ and in 2022, he released his debut EP Ololade Asake. The EP featured Olamide in one of the tracks ‘Omo Ope’ and the song became one of the biggest hits in the country.
In September 2022, the Afrobeat singer released his debut album “Mr. Money with the vibe”. The album reached number 66 on the Billboard Pop Chart. He then collaborated with Tiwa Savage on the ‘Loaded’. And in early 2023, the released some singles ‘Yoga’band ‘2:30’.
Asake musical career has been on the rise ever since he joined the Nigerian music industry and has gained more prominence more than some of his colleagues in the music industry
Who Signed Asake?
After releasing Omo Ope, Olamide signed Asake to his record label YBNL Nation. The singer revealed in an interview that before their collaboration, he sent several text messages to Olamide in 2020, begging him to be signed to his record label. According to Asake, his texts were never replied until after the song Omo Ope was released in 2022.
Asake is also an American media distribution company called Empire Distribution Company. He signed with them in July 18th 2022.
Asake’s Best Songs
Lady
Mr. Money
Omo Ope
Don’t Hype Me
Loaded
Ayeeza
Yan Yan
Yoga
Sungba
2:30
List of Asake’s Album
Asake has released two EPs and one album. They are;
If Only You Knew (EP)
Ololade Asake (EP)
Mr. Money with the vibe (Album)