Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer, Ololade Ahmed, better known as Asake, recently shared why he primarily sings in Yoruba. During an Instagram live session with fans, the ‘Omo Ope’ hitmaker explained that while he can sing in English, he feels more comfortable expressing himself in his native language.
Asake emphasized that those who appreciate his music should accept him as he is, with his strong Yoruba influence. “I’m more comfortable singing in Yoruba,” he said. “It’s not that I can’t sing in English, but if you connect with me, connect with me in my Yoruba. If not, then don’t.”
All three of Asake’s albums—’Mr. Money With The Vibe’ (2022), ‘Work of Art’ (2023), and his latest release, ‘Lungu Boy’—are predominantly sung in Yoruba. Despite this, his hit song ‘Amapiano’ was nominated for the Best African Music Performance category at the 66th Grammy Awards, although it ultimately lost to South African artist Tyla’s viral track ‘Water’.
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