Fast-rising Nigerian artist Asake gained popularity in 2020 with his hit song “Mr. Money,” which was followed by “Lady” in the same year. “Lady” went viral on social media and enjoyed massive airplay giving Asake the breakthrough he had needed since his debut in 2018. With the release of his first extended play (EP), “Ololade,” 2022 has been a considerably greater year for the artist. The popular tracks “Omo Ope,” which features Olamide, and “Sungba” can both be found on this EP. Asake’s debut studio album, “Mr. Money With the Vibe,” featuring the hit singles “Terminator,” “Peace Be unto You,” and the “Sungba” remix with Burna Boy, was released seven months after the release of his EP. The album has since been a commercial success globally. Asake secured a distribution deal with Empire in July. Since then, he has been on a worldwide tour for his debut album and has sold out London’s O2 Academy Brixton. He also earned an ambassadorial deal with the cryptocurrency platform, Roqqu, in October.
