Asake
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Asake performing live in Toronto in April 2024 | |
| Born | Ahmed Ololade 13 January 1995 Lagos State, Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
| Awards | Full list |
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| Origin | Lagos, Nigeria |
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Ahmed Ololade ⓘ (born 13 January 1995), known professionally as Asake, is a Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter. 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 chart. His second album Work of Art (2023), matched the chart position of its predecessor. 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.
Asake's accolades include an All Africa Music Award, two Headies awards, and one MOBO award. He has also been nominated for a BET Award, two Grammy Awards, and an NAACP Image Award.