Asake Archives - Afinju FM https://afinjufm.com/tag/asake/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:45:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://afinjufm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cropped-Afinju_Logo-removebg-preview-32x32.png Asake Archives - Afinju FM https://afinjufm.com/tag/asake/ 32 32 233669348 Ooni of Ife Hosts Singer Asake, His Mum at Palace https://afinjufm.com/ooni-of-ife-hosts-singer-asake-his-mum-at-palace/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ooni-of-ife-hosts-singer-asake-his-mum-at-palace https://afinjufm.com/ooni-of-ife-hosts-singer-asake-his-mum-at-palace/#respond Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:45:41 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=17878 The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has hosted Afrobeats star Asake and his mother in a special visit to the ancient palace in Ile-Ife. The Monarch disclosed this in a video shared on his official X account, declaring the ‘Lonely At The Top’ hitmaker “my son,” while celebrating his global achievements and Yoruba roots. The footage captured […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/ooni-of-ife-hosts-singer-asake-his-mum-at-palace/feed/ 0 17878 Wizkid and Asake Set to Drop Collaborative EP “REAL (Vol. 1)” This December https://afinjufm.com/wizkid-and-asake-set-to-drop-collaborative-ep-real-vol-1-this-december/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wizkid-and-asake-set-to-drop-collaborative-ep-real-vol-1-this-december https://afinjufm.com/wizkid-and-asake-set-to-drop-collaborative-ep-real-vol-1-this-december/#respond Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:12:45 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=17295 Nigerian music heavyweights Wizkid and Asake are gearing up to release their highly anticipated collaborative EP, REAL (Vol. 1), slated for release this December. The announcement has already sent waves through the music community, with fans eagerly awaiting what promises to be an exciting fusion of two of Afrobeats’ brightest stars.   The duo gave […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/wizkid-and-asake-set-to-drop-collaborative-ep-real-vol-1-this-december/feed/ 0 17295 2025 MOBO Awards: Ayra Starr becomes first woman in 16 years to win best African act https://afinjufm.com/2025-mobo-awards-ayra-starr-becomes-first-woman-in-16-years-to-win-best-african-act/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2025-mobo-awards-ayra-starr-becomes-first-woman-in-16-years-to-win-best-african-act https://afinjufm.com/2025-mobo-awards-ayra-starr-becomes-first-woman-in-16-years-to-win-best-african-act/#respond Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:41:59 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/2025/02/19/2025-mobo-awards-ayra-starr-becomes-first-woman-in-16-years-to-win-best-african-act/ Nigerian Singer, Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr has made history as the first woman in 16 years to win Best African Music Act at the 2025 MOBO Awards. She also took home the Best International Music Act award at the ceremony held in Newcastle. Ayra Starr clinched the award, by beating co-Nigerians Asake […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/2025-mobo-awards-ayra-starr-becomes-first-woman-in-16-years-to-win-best-african-act/feed/ 0 8922 Burna Boy becomes first African artist to be nominated for Grammys 6 consecutive years https://afinjufm.com/burna-boy-becomes-first-african-artist-to-be-nominated-for-grammys-6-consecutive-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=burna-boy-becomes-first-african-artist-to-be-nominated-for-grammys-6-consecutive-years https://afinjufm.com/burna-boy-becomes-first-african-artist-to-be-nominated-for-grammys-6-consecutive-years/#respond Sat, 09 Nov 2024 07:24:22 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=6320 Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has made history as the first African artist have Grammy nominations in six consecutive years.

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/burna-boy-becomes-first-african-artist-to-be-nominated-for-grammys-6-consecutive-years/feed/ 0 6320 Asake’s EP tops streaming platform in 19 countries https://afinjufm.com/asakes-ep-tops-streaming-platform-in-19-countries/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=asakes-ep-tops-streaming-platform-in-19-countries https://afinjufm.com/asakes-ep-tops-streaming-platform-in-19-countries/#respond Sat, 24 Aug 2024 11:19:15 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=4657 This significant milestone underscores the widespread acclaim and popularity of the project. The EP has secured top positions in a diverse range of countries, including Nigeria, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Kenya, Benin, Cameroon, Canada, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda. This global recognition highlights […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/asakes-ep-tops-streaming-platform-in-19-countries/feed/ 0 4657 ‘Why I don’t allow my artistes to release songs same day as Wizkid, Asake’ – Don Jazzy https://afinjufm.com/why-i-dont-allow-my-artistes-to-release-songs-same-day-as-wizkid-asake-don-jazzy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-i-dont-allow-my-artistes-to-release-songs-same-day-as-wizkid-asake-don-jazzy https://afinjufm.com/why-i-dont-allow-my-artistes-to-release-songs-same-day-as-wizkid-asake-don-jazzy/#respond Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:03:11 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=4006 Ace music executive and CEO of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy, has revealed that he does not allow his artistes to release songs or projects on the same day as Wizkid or Asake. In a podcast interview , Jazzy said releasing music on the same day as the duo was suicidal. Wizkid and Asake are among […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/why-i-dont-allow-my-artistes-to-release-songs-same-day-as-wizkid-asake-don-jazzy/feed/ 0 4006 ‘Proud to see Naija boys shining on global stage’ – DJ Cuppy hails Rema, Asake, others https://afinjufm.com/proud-to-see-naija-boys-shining-on-global-stage-dj-cuppy-hails-rema-asake-others/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=proud-to-see-naija-boys-shining-on-global-stage-dj-cuppy-hails-rema-asake-others https://afinjufm.com/proud-to-see-naija-boys-shining-on-global-stage-dj-cuppy-hails-rema-asake-others/#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 11:01:11 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=3836 It was gathered that the Nigerian afrobeats quartet thrilled attendees across different dates of the 2024 Wireless Festival in London. DJ Cuppy, who also djed at the festival, took to social media to congratulate and hail Rema, Asake, Ruger, and Shallipopi for their stellar performances. Recently, Ayra Starr and Burna Boy made history as the […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/proud-to-see-naija-boys-shining-on-global-stage-dj-cuppy-hails-rema-asake-others/feed/ 0 3836 Victony recruits Asake, Shallipopi for ‘Stubborn’ album https://afinjufm.com/victony-recruits-asake-shallipopi-for-stubborn-album/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=victony-recruits-asake-shallipopi-for-stubborn-album https://afinjufm.com/victony-recruits-asake-shallipopi-for-stubborn-album/#respond Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:12:50 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=3236 Some of the tracks on the project include ‘Oshaprapra’, History’, ‘Ludo’, ‘Anita’, ‘Everything’, ‘Risk’, ‘Sunday School’, and ‘Street Affair’. Victony had earlier put out ‘Stubborn’ and ‘Kolo’, two tracks off the album. He has also announced that his North America tour is coming up in August 2024. Born Anthony Victor, Victony rose to fame a […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/victony-recruits-asake-shallipopi-for-stubborn-album/feed/ 0 3236 Davido named ‘Best African Artiste’ at 2024 Ghana Music Award https://afinjufm.com/davido-named-best-african-artiste-at-2024-ghana-music-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=davido-named-best-african-artiste-at-2024-ghana-music-award https://afinjufm.com/davido-named-best-african-artiste-at-2024-ghana-music-award/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:06:43 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=2943 The event took place on Saturday night at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre. The Ghanaian actor,Chris Attoh,  and Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku, the renowned broadcaster, hosted the award ceremony. Davido triumphed over colleagues including Tems, Rema, Asake, Burna Boy, Tyla, and JZyNO.  The singer received his plaque through an associate who delivered […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/davido-named-best-african-artiste-at-2024-ghana-music-award/feed/ 0 2943 Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems… 7 Nigerians nominated for 2024 BET Awards https://afinjufm.com/ayra-starr-burna-boy-tems-7-nigerians-nominated-for-2024-bet-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ayra-starr-burna-boy-tems-7-nigerians-nominated-for-2024-bet-awards https://afinjufm.com/ayra-starr-burna-boy-tems-7-nigerians-nominated-for-2024-bet-awards/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 11:35:51 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=2602 Other Nigerians who made the nomination list released are Davido and Lojay.Ayra Starr led the Nigerian contingent with three nominations for ‘Best New Artiste’, ‘Best African Act’, and ‘Best HER’ while Burna Boy secured two nominations in the ‘Best Male Hip Hop Artiste’ and ‘Best Male R&B/POP Artiste’ categories.Tems also bagged two nominations for ‘Best […]

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