Asake

Ahmed Ololade (ASAKE) also known as (MR MONEY) is a fast-rising singer-songwriter from Nigeria. Born in the ’90s and raised by Yoruba parents,e is a graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife where he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Department of Theatre and Performing Arts.

His journey into music was purely accidental as he started off as a dancer and worked with a myriad of dance companies and theatre outfits in school before trying his hand at music. He headlined a few shows in school, his Afro-Fusion style and energy making him a fan favourite. Asake got the industry's ears tingling in 2020, when his freestyle Lady (2020) went viral.

Asake’s music is mostly centred around his lifestyle and his name which means (Specially Chosen) and reflects in his music.

In 2020, Asake was nominated in 3 categories of the City People Music Awards, he later won 2 out of the 3 nominations which includes award for the Most Popular Song of the Year. Asake also featured on top songs for the year 2020, including (Star) by Broda Shaggi’s and DJ Xclusive’s (Gegeti). The remix for his 2020 hit single “Mr Money" had him collaborating with Afrobeats powerhouse Peruzzi and Zlatan.