Asake

Asake Biography

Full Name

Ahmed Ololade

Stage Name

Asake

Nickname

Mr. Money

Date of Birth

January 13, 1995

Age

31 (as of 2026)

Country

Nigeria 🇳🇬

Hometown

Lagos State, Nigeria

Genre

Afrobeats, Amapiano, Fuji, Afro-fusion

Occupation

Singer, Songwriter, Performer

Years Active

2018–Present

Record Label

Giran Republic / Empire Distribution
(Formerly signed to YBNL Nation.)

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Early Life

Ahmed Ololade, professionally known as Asake, was born on January 13, 1995, in Lagos, Nigeria. He studied Theatre and Performing Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), where he developed his passion for music and dance.

His stage name “Asake” comes from his mother’s first name.

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Career

Asake gained attention with songs such as Mr. Money before achieving mainstream success in 2022 after signing with YBNL Nation, founded by Nigerian rapper Olamide.

He quickly became one of Africa’s biggest stars with back-to-back hit songs including Sungba, Peace Be Unto You (PBUY), Terminator, Joha, and Organise.

His albums Mr. Money With The Vibe, Work of Art, and Lungu Boy achieved major commercial success, earning millions of streams worldwide.

Asake has collaborated with top artists including Olamide, Wizkid, Stormzy, Central Cee, Burna Boy, Travis Scott, and Tiakola.

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Top Songs

* Lonely At The Top
* Sungba
* Joha
* Organise
* Peace Be Unto You (PBUY)
* Terminator
* Active (feat. Travis Scott)
* MMS (feat. Wizkid)
* Why Love
* Badman Gangsta

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Albums

* Mr. Money With The Vibe (2022)
* Work of Art (2023)
* Lungu Boy (2024)

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Awards & Achievements

* 🏆 Headies Awards winner.
* 🏆 AFRIMA Awards winner.
* 🏆 MOBO Awards nominee.
* 🏆 BET Awards nominee.
* 🌍 Billions of streams across Spotify, Apple Music, Audiomack, Boomplay, and YouTube.
* 🌍 One of Africa’s most-streamed artists.

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Musical Style

Asake combines:

* Afrobeats
* Amapiano
* Fuji
* Afro-fusion

His music is known for energetic beats, Yoruba influences, catchy choruses, and vibrant performances.

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Latest Releases

Asake continues to release hit songs, including:

* Why Love
* Badman Gangsta
* Active (feat. Travis Scott)
* MMS (feat. Wizkid)
* Military

He remains one of the biggest names in African music and continues to headline major concerts around the world.

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Social Media

* Instagram: @asakemusic
* X (Twitter): @asakemusik
* Facebook: Asake

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Why Asake Is Popular

Asake has become one of Africa’s biggest music stars through his unique fusion of Afrobeats, Amapiano, and Fuji music. His energetic performances, memorable melodies, and consistent chart-topping releases have earned him millions of fans worldwide.

His ability to blend traditional Nigerian sounds with modern production has made him one of the most influential artists of his generation.