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Asake
Asake | |
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_(cropped).png) Asake performing live in Toronto in April 2024 | |
| Born | Ahmed Ololade 13 January 1995 Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Other names | Mr. Money |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
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| Origin | Lagos, Nigeria |
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Ahmed Ololade (born 13 January 1995),[1] known professionally as Asake,[2] is a Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter.[3][4][5] He was previously signed to YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution.[6][7] His stage name "Asake" is his mother's name.[8]
In September 2022, his debut album Mr. Money with the Vibe was released, breaking the record for the biggest opening day for an African album on Apple Music at the time. The album debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200 chart and recorded the highest charting Nigerian debut album in the history of the chart at the time.[9][10] His sophomore album Work of Art was released in June 2023, becoming his second album to debut at number 66 on the Billboard 200.[11] 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.[12]
Asake's accolades include an All Africa Music Award,[13] two Headies awards,[14] and one MOBO award.[15] He has also been nominated for a BET Award,[16] two Grammy Awards,[17][18] and an NAACP Image Award.[19]
- ^ Sare, Watimagbo (2022). "Asake Biography, Songs, & Albums". Allmusic. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ "Asake Biography & Net Worth 2024". Archived from the original on 1 August 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Asake, Ola. "Wave Asake Mp3". Naija Pickup.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "'Mr Money' Asake: Biography, Education, Songs, Girlfriend, Net Worth and Achievement". NewsWireNGR. 20 August 2022. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ "Olamide inspires me with his knowledge of showbiz –Asake". Punch Newspaper. 3 June 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (8 February 2022). "Olamide signs Asake to YBNL". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ^ "American record label welcomes Asake to fold". The Nation Newspaper. 19 July 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
- ^ Sare, Watimagbo (29 September 2022). "YBNL's Asake Reveals How He Got His Stage Name". Allnews.ng. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "Nigeria's Asake makes Apple Music history". Pulse Nigeria. 15 September 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "Asake's 'Mr Money With The Vibe' becomes the highest charting Nigerian debut album on Billboard". Revolt (TV network). Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
:1was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Asake Makes History with 'Lungu Boy' as Chart-Topping Album Dominates for 15 Weeks | Sway Africa". swayafrica.com. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "Asake's record breaking career: The origin story of one of Gen Z's rising stars". Trybe City. ThatWriter_Ore. 17 October 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ Itodo, Sunny Green (4 September 2023). "Rema, Asake, others win big at 2023 Headies Awards [Full List]". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ "Asake Emerges Best African Music Act at the 26th MOBO Awards". BellaNaija. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "BET Awards 2024: Get Familiar With Asake, the Nigerian Star Nominated for 'Best International Act'". BET. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "Asake Reflects on His Grammy Journey and His Best African Performance Nomination for 'MMS'". BET. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "Here Are The Nominees For Best African Music Performance At The 2024 Grammys". grammy.com. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "Davido, Tems, Burna Boy, Asake, Pick Up NAACP Image Awards Nominations - Afrocritik". 26 January 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
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