‘Promoters Didn’t Allow Me To Perform At Shows Because I Spoke Yoruba’ – Asake

Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has recounted some of the challenges he faced with show promoters during the early days of his career.

Abia Radio News reports that the ‘Sungba’ crooner, during an interview with Famous TV, credited his resilience and perseverance for his growth in the music industry.

According to Asake, show promoters rejected him because he sang mostly in Yoruba.

The singer said he is thankful to God that he did not change his sound or stop singing in Yoruba despite the earlier rejections.

He said, “How I got to where I am today is by God’s grace, self-belief, consistency, and endurance. At some point, a lot of people said no to me; they didn’t allow me to perform at shows because I spoke Yoruba. But thank God I didn’t stop, and I kept believing in myself.

“Now, look at where I am today. I am so happy for myself.”

In related news, the daughter of Fuji maestro, King WasiAyinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1, Dami, has debunked rumours of a romantic relationship with Asake.

Dami and Asake recently sparked relationship rumours after sharing a picture of themselves at an event.

Dami captioned the Instagram post “Mr Money and Mrs Money,” which sparked speculation about a romantic relationship.

However, Dami, in a post via her Instagram page on Monday, dismissed the rumours of dating Asake.

She explained that the picture was from her first meeting with the singer.