Asake Opens Up: The Real Story Behind His Father's Distress Call

In response to a widely shared video with a guy claiming to be his father and accusing him of negligence, Nigerian artist Ahmed Ololade, better known by his stage name Asake, has answered.

Following a stroke, the guy, who was known as Fatai Odunsi, made a heartfelt plea for financial support.

He claimed that Asake had deserted him in the video, claiming that their last encounter was in March 2022, when his illness started.

"Good day everyone, I'm the one that gave birth to Ahmed Asake the singer," Odunsi stated, urging Nigerians to assist with his medical care.

Amid the viral video, Asake took to social media seemingly addressing the situation through a song.
 

Despite his kindness, the singer said his father was trying to control him. He reportedly broke up with Olamide's YBNL record business.

He said, "You can't please the world," while singing in Yoruba. Do whatever you do for God, and never forget that you will meet your God when you die. Can you see, my people? My father is also trying to persuade me. I used to work with a single mindset when pressing money for him. Nobody is able to put out my fire. I am moving forward in life because of God.

Since then, fans and social media users have had conflicting opinions about Asake's response.