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Asake
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Participations

3
Singer
60
Songwriter
48
Performer
12
Co-Performer
Bio
Famous as one of the Afrobeats sensations on the rise, Asake, aka Mr. Money, born Ahmed Ololade, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter known for his fusion of Afrobeats, Fuji Fusion, Afropop, and Amapiano. Inspired by icons like Wizkid and Olamide, he transitioned from dance to music after his undergraduate studies His breakthrough came in 2020 with the hit "Lady" and the chart-topping "Mr. Money" in 2022. Signed to YBNL Nation, he released the EP "Ololade" and his debut album "Mr. Money with the Vibe" in 2022, achieving international success on the Billboard 200. In a short period, Asake has garnered awards, including the Soundcity MVP Awards, the Headies Award, and his first Grammy nomination in 2024 for the single "Amapiano," featuring Olamide.
Discography
Albums2
Work of Art
Work of Art2023 • AlbumTracks: 14
Mr. Money With The Vibe
Mr. Money With The Vibe2022 • AlbumTracks: 12
EPs1
Ololade Asake
Ololade Asake2022 • EPTracks: 4
Singles19
Only Me
Only Me2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Lonely At The Top (Remix)
Lonely At The Top (Remix)2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Amapiano
Amapiano2023 • SingleTracks: 1
2:30
2:302023 • SingleTracks: 1
Yoga
Yoga2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Omo Ope
Omo Ope2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Terminator
Terminator2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Peace Be Unto You - PBUY
Peace Be Unto You - PBUY2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Sungba - Remix
Sungba - Remix2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Yawa
Yawa2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Yan Yan
Yan Yan2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Don't Hype Me
Don't Hype Me2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Mr Money - Remix
Mr Money - Remix2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Mr Money
Mr Money2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Body
Body2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Lady
Lady2020 • SingleTracks: 1
African Something
African Something2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Kanipe
Kanipe2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Ayeeza
Ayeeza2018 • SingleTracks: 1
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