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  • Asake set for grand return to O2 Arena

    Asake set for grand return to O2 Arena

    Music sensation, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, will perform for the second time at the iconic 02 Arena  in London for an event  slated for September 21.

    The O2 Arena, commonly known as ‘The O2’, is a multi-purpose indoor arena  in the centre of  the 02 entertainment district on the Greenwich  Peninsula  in southeast London.

    It opened in its present form in 2007. It has the third-highest seating capacity of any indoor venue in the United Kingdom.

    It is behind the co-op live and Manchester Arena, and in 2008 was the world’s busiest music arena.

    Asake, who is presently on his ‘Lunge Boy’ tour, took to his Instagram page @asakemusic to announce his second time performance to his fans, at the highest seating capacity O2 arena with excitement for making history.

    According to him, he is so excited to announce that his tour ‘Lungu Boy World Tour’ coming to city that is close to everyone.

    “I’m super excited to announce that my tour ‘Lungu Boy World Tour’ is coming to a city near you. London Lungu BY is Active @theo2london Saturday 21st September, “he wrote.

    In 2023,  the singer delivered a solid-out performance at the O2 arena. The show, which is scheduled for Sept.21,  happens to be a part of his highly anticipated “Lungu Boy” world tour.

    His latest project, “Lungu Boy,” would be his third album in three years and fourth project since January 2022.

    The “Lungu Boy” tour promises to be an unforgettable experience, with stops in Europe, America, and Australia.

  • Asake pays emotional tribute to victims of London concert rush

    Asake pays emotional tribute to victims of London concert rush

    Popular Nigerian Singer, Ahmed Ololade, known professionally as Asake, has paid an emotional tribute to those who died during a stampede at his concert in London.

    The singer also paid tribute to those that got injured during his London concert.

    Lambeth Police confirmed that many people were seriously injured and some have been hospitalized after a large crowd tried to get into Brixton O2 Academy without tickets to watch Asake perform.

    Two people, 33-year-old concertgoer Rebecca Ikumelo and 23-year-old security guard Gaby Hutchinson, later died of their injuries.

    During his performance at the Flytime concert in Lagos on Thursday, Asake paused the show to pay tribute to the two lives that were lost as a result of the chaos.

    “Inside of me, I feel pained for them. May their soul rest on peace. But before we go I just want to us to observe a minute’s silence for them, those who lost their lives in London. We love them, may God be with them,” the singer said.

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  • Singer Asake apologizes over London break in incident

    Singer Asake apologizes over London break in incident

    Nigeria rave of the moment artiste, Ahmed Ololade popularly known as Asake has apologised to his fans over the unfortunate incident that happened during his show in London a few days back where two persons died and few were injured whilst trying to break into the show.

    Asake was reportedly forced to end his sold-out performance at the O2 Academy Brixton on Thursday after a huge number of followers who did not have tickets attempted to force access to the venue.

    According to a Police report, eight people were transported to hospitals, while two more who suffered fewer injuries were attended to at the scene.

    Asake, in a post shared on his Instagram on Friday, publicly apologized to his fans and those affected by the break-in.

    He wrote, “My heart is with those injured last night and caused any form of discomfort. I pray you get well soonest. Also, I am in the process of reaching out to individuals. I still don’t have the full brief from the venue or management themselves as to what led to the disruption at the entrance of the Brixton Academy.”

    Also reacting after the death of one of the victims in the hospital named Rebecca Ikumelo, the Mayor in a tweet on Friday, said, “I am heartbroken by the tragic death of Rebecca Ikumelo who has very sadly died following the awful events on Thursday night in Brixton.

    “My thoughts remain with everyone affected by this dreadful incident. It is vital that the investigation into what happened concludes as soon as possible. City Hall is in contact with venues and authorities across London to ensure nothing like this happens again.”

  • How Asake exposed his undies while performing in London

    How Asake exposed his undies while performing in London

    Fast-rising singer and Afrobeat star, Ahmed Ololade, known professionally as Asake, has suffered a wardrobe malfunction as his trousers tears while performing live in London.

    The singer, who recently revealed that he is a fuji artist, witnessed an embarrassing moment during a live performance in the United Kingdom.

    While singing one of his latest hit songs “Loaded” the energetic singer tore his trouser unintentionally when he did kick mid-air.

    Asake, who noticed the wardrobe malfunction, immediately exited the podium in a reverse manner while covering the torn trouser.

    “He made it worse by doing that funny-ass moonwalk ???. If he had just kept going it wouldn’t have been as funny,” a social media user wrote in reaction.

    Another added, “Why e no wear normal bugi wey him dey always wear na?…I no go hear word for my compound today???.”

    He is signed to YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution. His stage name pays homage to his mother, whose first name is Asake.

    Asake studied Theatre & Performing Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun state. Although he had been releasing music since 2018, his musical career progressed further in 2020 when he released the single “Mr. Money”.

    A remix with Zlatan and Peruzzi followed. He broke out in the industry when he dropped the 2020 single, Lady. He rose to stardom after being signed to YBNL Records by the label boss, Olamide(Badoo) on February 2022.

    In February 2022, Asake released his debut extended play Ololade, which featured Asake’s breakthrough song “Omo Ope” featuring Olamide. Another hit single that was released off the extended play is “Sungba” which was remixed a month later with a verse from Nigerian artist Burna Boy. Asake also sign a distribution deal with Empire in July 2022.

    Asake released his debut studio album Mr. Money With the Vibe on September 8, 2022, seven months after the release of his debut EP. The album was supported by the hit singles, “Terminator”, “Peace Be Unto You” and the “Sungba” remix with Burna Boy”.

    The album received high praise from fans in his home country of Nigeria, as well as across the world and went on to break several records globally.

    He also went ahead to organize a global tour for his debut album, going ahead to sell out the O2 Academy Brixton in London. On October 21, 2022, the cryptocurrency platform, Roqqu, unveiled Asake as their latest brand ambassador.

    Following the drop of his debut album, Asake released a single on November 7, 2022, titled, “Loaded” featuring Tiwa Savage, another popular Nigerian singer. The single achieved number three on Nigerian Apple Music Charts. As well as number one on Nigerian Youtube Charts.

  • Nigerian singers, Asake, BNXN selected for YouTube grants

    Nigerian singers, Asake, BNXN selected for YouTube grants

    Nigerian artistes, Ahmed Ololade popularly known as Asake, and another Afro Beat Singer, Benson BNXN, have been chosen by Youtube as grant recipients of its 2023 Youtube Black voices creators and artist cohorts.

    According to youtube Managing Director of Emerging Markets, Alex Okosi, the initiative was a follow-up to the global Multi-year commitment made in 2020.

    Through the campaign, YouTube will give creators and the African creative sector, respectively, $20,000 and $50,000 as seed funding through the 2023 #YouTubeBlack Voices creators and artist cohorts.

    Okosi, who noted that the goal of the grant was to support and advance Black songwriters, producers, creators, and artists on the platform, revealed that 40 creators from Sub-Saharan Africa would be part of the 135 #YouTubeBlack Voices Creators selected globally and enrolled in the cohort.

    Among the 23 #YouTubeBlack Voices artists selected were African fast-rising musical artists Kamo Mphela from South Africa, Gyakie from Ghana, BNXN and Asake from Nigeria.

    The selected would also enjoy dedicated partner support for six months with the opportunity to participate in programmes including bespoke training, workshops and networking programmes spread out across the year.

    ”We are excited about the creators, musical artists and producers from Africa joining others from across the world in the 2023 #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund,” Okosi stated.