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The Digest: Nigerian music star Asake delivered a triumphant, sold-out headline performance in Johannesburg, South Africa, where an energetic crowd sang along word-for-word to his Yoruba lyrics, solidifying his status as a global Afrobeats phenomenon. Key Points: Asake headlined the...

The Digest: Afrobeats sensation Asake personally appealed to Ghanaian President John Mahama for clemency on behalf of a supporter arrested for firing a gun during his recent concert in Accra. Key Points: The meeting occurred during Asake's visit to the 2025 AfroFuture Ghana festival...

The Digest: Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake shared heartwarming Christmas moments with his daughter and her mother during a festive appearance at Lagos’s Flytime Music Festival, sparking celebration among fans. Key Points: Asake was seen dressed festively, exchanging Merry Christmas greetings...

The Digest: The death of 20-year-old student Karen Lojore in a stampede at an Asake concert has drawn emotional tributes from the artist, her university, and the event organisers, amid growing public anger over safety failures. Asake expressed his devastation and called for accountability...

The Digest: A night of music turned to tragedy in Nairobi as a 20-year-old Kenyan woman, Karen Lojore, died in a stampede during a concert headlined by Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake. The incident, which occurred at the Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday, has sparked national mourning and...

The Digest: In a revealing episode of the Close Friends Only podcast, hitmakers Wizkid and Asake peeled back the layers of their collaboration on the track "MMS," highlighting a creative connection built on mutual respect and artistic intuition. Asake shared that he and producer P.Priime...

The Digest: Four of Nigeria's top music artists, Burna Boy, Olamide, Seyi Vibez, and Asake, have been featured on former US President Barack Obama's highly anticipated annual summer playlist for 2025. The inclusion highlights the continued global ascent of Nigerian Afrobeats and street-pop on...

The Digest: Afrobeats superstar Davido has named Asake, Rema, and Omah Lay as the three artists he believes are on a path to being considered the greatest of all time in the industry. Speaking on Carter Efe’s Twitch livestream, Davido highlighted their exceptional talent and growing global...

The Digest: Wizkid has revealed he wants fellow star Asake to perform at his wedding. According to the Grammy winner, Asake’s track “Remember” is his favorite, and he described the singer as one of Africa’s most talented and special vocalists. Key Points: Wizkid expressed his desire for...

The Digest: Afrobeats superstars Wizkid and Asake have announced a collaborative project titled ‘REAL,’ set to drop in December 2025. The surprise reveal was made during their joint Apple Music Radio takeover, instantly electrifying fans and signaling a major year-end musical event. Key...

The Digest: Flytime Fest's premium ticket prices have ignited a fierce debate about value, luxury, and art. According to social media discourse compiled from X, the cost of seeing top artists like Asake for over 300,000 Naira has fans exploring the line between a cultural experience and an...

The Digest: Nigerian star Asake has broken new ground as the first African artist to headline the prestigious Red Bull Symphonic. According to reports, his sold-out performance at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre fused the energy of Afrobeats with the grandeur of a 33-piece orchestra, creating a...

The Digest: Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Asake has announced the dates for his highly anticipated ‘Mr Money’ African tour, set to kick off this December. The tour, named after his debut album, will bring his electrifying sound to major cities including Lagos, Nairobi, and Abidjan. Key Points...

The Digest: Nigerian singer Asake has captured the spotlight with his bold new look, sparking a wave of reactions from fans. Despite some playful jabs online, his transformation has highlighted the influence of confidence and creativity in the entertainment industry. Key Points: Asake’s new...

The Digest: In a bold statement, Asa Asika, manager to global music icon Davido, has declared the singer as Nigeria’s most influential person. Despite competing names in the entertainment industry, Asika’s perspective is that Davido's influence far exceeds any contender, both online and...

The Digest: The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominations are out, with Nigerian artists Burna Boy and Asake leading the African contingent. Both stars received two nominations each, while Lady Gaga tops the overall list with 12 nominations. Key Points: Burna Boy received nominations...

The Digest: Asake’s departure from Olamide’s YBNL record label was influenced by a sense of being "cheated," according to his entertainment lawyer, Yemisi Falaye. The singer's decision to leave YBNL stemmed from dissatisfaction with the terms of the contract he had signed, despite legal advice...

Creative independence often demands financial boldness, and Asake's "Money, The Album" announcement signals strategic timing in Nigeria's music industry. Just months after establishing his independent label, Giran Republic, the Afrobeats star unveils his first independent studio project, marked...