Asake didn’t get his start in 2021 as Mr Money; he had a longer behind-the-scenes career in small but meaningful roles as a movie extra, a photographer in Ijoba Ose Kan, a backup dancer, and even a comedy skit actor. He did all this while working on his music until he released his first viral song, Lady, in 2020. Thanks to his God-given talent and the YBNL boss, Olamide, Asake is today os one of Afrobeat Fuji’s exports, selling out local and international arenas and topping charts along the way.

Asake is a Fuji-Afrobeat singer known not only for his joygiving dance steps, but also for global hits like Mr Money, Remember, and others. After years in the entertainment industry, Asake was discovered; years later, he is a global act with edgy fashion, an amazing music catalogue, and the backing to back it up.

Read on for everything we know about Asake, from Asake’s net worth, family, child, and fashion to international recognition.

Who is Asake?

Now a Grammy-nominated artist, Ahmed Ololade goes by the moniker “Omo Asake,” meaning “Asake’s son.” It is his mother’s name; he adopted it after he was picked for his closeness to his mother. After a few years in the public eye, Asake has become one of Nigeria’s biggest-selling and most-streamed artists, with the fashion and personality to match. Asake is currently the only Afropop artist with the most Billboard music entries and a two-time Grammy-nominated artist.

Asake: Parents and Child

Asake’s parents are Mr Fatai Odunsi and Mrs  Falilat Dosumu. Asake’s biological parents separated when he was young, and Asake’s mother, known publicly as Fali/Falilat, later married Fuji musician Musibau Alani, who became Asake’s stepfather.

Asake: Father

Mr Fatai Odunsi called out Asake in March 2025, accusing the artist of abandoning him. However, the reports vary; Asake had spoken about leaving home at age 15 to pursue a music career. Mr Fatai has also publicly criticised Asake for abandoning him in 2025, which prompted a reconciliation between father and son and a public reconciliation in January 2026, followed months later by a 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado gift.

Asake: Mother

The case hasn’t been the same for Asake’s mother; however, Asake has always spoken about his closeness to her, which, long before his fame, earned him the nickname “Omo Asake”, meaning Asake’s Son. She was also gifted a Mercedes-Benz G63 G-Wagon worth over 200 million naira in May 2026.

In March 2024, Asake shared how his first major music paycheck led to an unexpected gift for his mother.

“When I made my first big pay cheque from music, I was so happy that I shared the news with my girlfriend. I gave her full details of how much I made, and the next day, I gave her ₦2 million as a gift. To my surprise, she turned it down, saying ₦2 million was too small compared to how much I had made.”

Asake said he then discussed the situation with Olamide, who advised him to leave the relationship and give the money to his mother instead.

“I explained the situation to Olamide, and he advised me to leave the girl. He also instructed me to send the ₦2 million to my mom.”

He said the money ultimately helped his mother establish her own business and become financially independent.

“I’m glad I did because my mom was able to make good use of the money and open a big provision store. My mom doesn’t call me for financial issues anymore because she’s doing just fine.”

Asake: Daughter and Baby Mama

Between 15 March 2025 and 19 March 2025, Mr Fatai Odunsi (Asake’s father)and Miss Kadijat went viral on social media, saying the singer had abandoned them after he became famous and wealthy. According to Adijat, they stood by him and supported him emotionally and financially when he was in school, only to be neglected by him and his daughter for years. Although Asake never responded to the claim or reacted to the backlash he received, on 10 January 2026, Asake was spotted spending time with his father, daughter, and Baby mother, prompting reports of a possible reunion and reconciliation.

Asake Biography

Full Name: Ahmed Ololade
Nickname: Mr Money, Asake
Age: 31
Birthday: 13 January 1995
Ex-girlfriend (Babymama): Miss Kadijat (adijat)
Children: Zeenat
Mother: Mrs Falilat Odunsi
Father: Fatai Odunsi, also known as Malo
Nationality: Nigerian
Tribe: Yoruba
State of Origin: Lagos State
LGA: N/A
Village: N/A
Place of Birth: Lagos State, Nigeria
Place Raised: Isale Eko, Lagos Island, Lagos State
Years Active: 2018–present

Asake: Education

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), where he studied Theatre Arts.

Asake: Net worth 2026

Asake’s net worth has grown exponentially from the determined artist who did everything, from skits to movie extra, backup singer and dancer, to global fame; alongside the attention comes great wealth. Asake’s net worth includes homes, cars, jewellery, and income from tours, partnerships, brand deals and music:

Asake: Music Sales and Tour

Asake has four studio albums and two EPs under the YBNL label, all of which have seen massive success in sales, streams, tours, and performances. Since 2022, Mr Money has toured countless cities in the US, Europe, Africa, and beyond.

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LUNGU BOY tour

According to Touring Data, Asake’s 5-concert LUNGU BOY tour generated $2,532,174 in Revenue, raking in about $506,435 per concert, with a total of 29,753 Tickets Sold. The tour also included a sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden in 2024.

In God We Trust Tour

Besides Asake’s viral dance spreading like wildfire, Asake’s In God We Trust Tour would hit London, England — The O2, Barclays Centre, and other arenas across North America and Europe in a 13-date run supporting his latest album, M$ney.

Asake: Houses California and Lagos

In August 2022, Asake celebrated buying his first home, sharing a picture on his verified X page and writing:

“Went from hustling for free bedspace to investing in real estate.”

Since then, the “Remember” singer has kept winning; three years later, in 2025, he added to his real estate portfolio with a new home in California, United States, estimated to be worth at least $ 2 million.

Asake: Car

Asake has quite a collection of luxury vehicles, from Rolls-Royces to Cybertrucks, Rangers, and G-Wagons, all stored in his homes in Lagos. Check out all of Asake’s cars and their prices.

• Rolls-Royce Cullinan: Approximately $453,250, or ₦700 million to ₦800 million.
• 2025 BRABUS G800 G-Wagon: Approximately $400,000, or ₦600 million to ₦650 million.
• Mercedes-AMG G63 G-Wagon: Approximately $230,000, or ₦350 million.
• Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Maybach: Price not confirmed.
• Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram: Price not confirmed.
• Toyota Land Cruiser Prado: Approximately $80,000, or ₦120 million.
• Range Rover Velar: Approximately $60,300, or ₦82 million to ₦100 million.
• Tesla Cybertruck (black): Estimated at approximately ₦450 million i

This brings Asake’s publicly known car collection to be worth between ₦2.5 billion and ₦3 billion.

In March 2026, Asake spent an estimated ₦1.8 billion on four cars in five days. The reported total included the black Rolls-Royce Cullinan, the BRABUS G800 G-Wagon, a Mercedes-AMG G63 for his mother, and a Toyota Land Cruiser for his father.

Asake Viral Moments

The Fuji artist is known for turning heads and getting fans’ attention like most celebrities, but Asake’s moments are almost always positive. Below are the two major ways Asake has been responsible for internet viral moments:

GQ Magazine

Many celebrities from KM and .. have featured in GQ versions of celebrity get ready with me; however, when it came to Asake’s “get ready with me” GQ coverage, his personality and style came through, and that created a viral moment in Afrobeats and fashion, with several celebrities like Temi Otedola and Teni Makanaki using the sound in their own get ready with me videos.

Asaka dance

Asake’s US tour was run from X, with fans gathering city to city for the live performance; the crowds and even netizens who got a glimpse of the Asake dance moves could not help but comment and even recreate the unique and highly entertaining dance, creating whole viral moments from clips from the X tour being recreated and shared on social media.

Asake Fashion and style

Fans who have been watching have seen the artist go from long golden locks to skin cuts, braids, and regular dreads. However, with Asake’s outfits and styling, it’s safe to say he is one of the most fashionable artists in Nigeria.

Asake: Music Careers (albums and EPs)

Between 2022 and 2026, Asake has released four studio albums and two electronic packages, including one collab with Wizkid:

4 studio albums

1. Mr Money With the Vibe — 2022
2. Work of Art — 2023
3. Lungu Boy — 2024
4. M$NEY — 2026

2 EPs as a solo artist

1. Ololade Asake — 2022
2. REAL, Vol. 1 — 2026, with Wizkid

Asake: Biggest Song

Since entering the scene in 2016 and releasing the EP Mr Money With the Vibe in 2022, Asake has continued to build on that success with a lineup of successful singles, albums, and EPs. Asake’s most successful song, Lonely at the Top, has one of the strongest claims to being his biggest solo hit.

• Bandana — Fireboy DML ft. Asake: about 223.9 million Spotify streams — 7× Platinum
• Lonely at the Top: about 203.2 million Spotify streams — 8× Platinum
• Terminator: about 153.6 million Spotify streams — 7× Platinum
• Remember: about 139.1 million Spotify streams — 4× Platinum.
• Amapiano ft. Olamide: about 128.3 million Spotify streams — 4× Platinum
• MMS ft. Wizkid: about 110 million Spotify streams — 6× Platinum
• Joha: about 106.3 million Spotify streams — 4× Platinum
• Nzaza: about 102.9 million Spotify streams — 4× Platinum
• Organise: about 102.7 million Spotify streams
• Sungba (Remix) ft. Burna Boy: about 101.7 million Spotify streams — 4× Platinum
• Peace Be Unto You (PBUY): about 93.9 million Spotify streams — 4× Platinum.

Asake FAQ

Where did Asake come from?

Asake, whose real name is Ahmed Ololade, is from Lagos State, Nigeria. He was born and raised in Lagos and later studied Theatre and Performing Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife.

What was Asake to Broda Shaggi?

Before becoming the superstar music lover loved worldwide, Asake worked behind the scenes with comedian and skit maker Broda Shaggi as his road manager. Asake also appeared in a handful of brother Shaggi’s skits. Later, in 2019, an upcoming Asake featured on Broda Shaggi’s song “Star.” Their relationship gave Asake early exposure before his own music career took off.

Who is the biggest singer in Nigeria?
It’s hard to pick the “biggest” artist, since you can measure it by streaming numbers, international recognition, awards, chart performance, touring, or influence. Artists such as Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy and Asake are among Nigeria’s biggest music stars. Asake has established himself as one of the country’s leading artists, particularly following the success of albums such as Mr Money with the Vibe, Work of Art and Lungu Boy.

What is Asake’s real name?
Asake’s real name is Ahmed Ololade. He is also known by the nickname Mr Money.

How old is Asake?
Asake was born on January 13, 1995. He is 31 years old as of 2026.

When did Asake become famous?
Asake rose to prominence after his 2020 song Lady went viral. The song received attention from prominent Nigerian internet personalities, including Broda Shaggi, Tunde Ednut, Sydney Talker and NastyBlaq. His career reached another level after he signed with YBNL in 2022.

When did Asake join YBNL?

Asake joined YBNL Nation, Olamide’s record label, in February 2022. His signing followed the success of his collaboration with Olamide on Omo Ope.

What was Asake’s first hit song?

Asake’s first breakthrough came with “Lady,” which became popular in 2020 after being widely shared on social media.

What did Asake study in university?

Asake studied Theatre and Performing Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife.

Is Asake related to Olamide?
No. Asake and Olamide are not known to be related by blood. Their connection is professional: Olamide signed Asake to YBNL and helped launch the singer into the Nigerian mainstream.

Why is Asake called Mr Money?
Mr Money became one of Asake’s most recognisable nicknames following the release of his song Mr Money. The name became closely associated with his public persona and later appeared in the title of his debut album, Mr Money with the Vibe.

Is Asake still signed to YBNL?
Asake’s relationship with YBNL has been central to his career since he signed in 2022. However, because record-label arrangements can change, check his current contractual status against the latest official announcement before publishing a definitive statement.

What genre of music does Asake make?
Asake’s music blends Afrobeats, Fuji, street pop, Afropop, hip-hop and Amapiano influences.

Who helped Asake before he became famous?
Several people helped expose Asake’s music to a wider audience early in his career. Broda Shaggi was particularly important, giving him opportunities to appear in comedy content and collaborate on music. At the same time, internet personalities such as Tunde Ednut, Sydney Talker and NastyBlaq helped amplify Lady online.

Was Asake a dancer before becoming a singer?

Yes. Asake had several appearances in music videos as a dancer for other artists before he became famous; this includes:

• Asake travelled and performed as Skiibii’s dancer during the period when Skiibii released Sensima.
• Asake appeared in Ayra Starr’s 2024 music video for Goodbye, which includes performance and dance sequences.

What was Asake doing before he became famous?

Asake did several gigs as an extra in movies and comedy skits, most notably with Brother Shaggi, e.g., in Asake’s Man to Man. He performed as a dancer, Actor, worked on music, and also worked with Broda Shaggi before his big break. Throwback skit of Broda Shaggi & Asake

• DJ Cuppy ft. Zlatan’s Gelato music video (2019): Asake reportedly appears as an ice-cream vendor.
• Asake is featured as an actor in the Yoruba film Ijoba Ose Kan.