Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has recounted challenges he faced in the early stages of his music career.
In an interview with Famous TV, the “Sungba” crooner revealed that some show promoters rejected him because he sang predominantly in Yoruba.
Asake said that despite the setbacks, he remained steadfast and chose not to change his sound or abandon singing in his native language.
He attributed his success to resilience, consistency, and self-belief.
“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,” he said.
