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Asake’s new look sparks reactions from fans

By Musa Adekunle

12 January 2025   |   12:24 pm

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Social media has been buzzing with reactions after Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, unveiled his new look. The 29-year-old singer shared a snippet of his upcoming song, Why Love, on his verified Instagram page on Saturday, leaving fans talking about his appearance. Netizens have since flooded various platforms to…

Social media has been buzzing with reactions after Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, unveiled his new look.

The 29-year-old singer shared a snippet of his upcoming song, Why Love, on his verified Instagram page on Saturday, leaving fans talking about his appearance.

Netizens have since flooded various platforms to share their thoughts and questions about the transformation.
Here’s what some had to say:

On Twitter, @it_Rutie shared her concern, saying, “Hope Asake life never spoil like this?:sob:.”

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For @Deyvxxd_, the change was a positive evolution: “The Evolution of Asake! :heart::trophy:.”

@ella_bosslady asked curiously, “What’s happening to Asake?”

HajiQudus :orange_heart::star2: offered a thoughtful take: “Asake fit dey go through am make we think say na cruise.”

Meanwhile, @the_marcoli_boy couldn’t believe it, exclaiming, “Is this really Asake?”
On Instagram, fans had their fair share of reactions:

@og_amstrong was blunt, writing, “Nah Asake be this.”

@alexwithad_r_a shared their confusion, stating, “I’m glad I’m not the only person confused, looking at the screen because…”

@u3mxn joked about the resemblance, saying, “At first I thought it’s Ikorodu boys:joy: trying to mimic Asake.”

For @silvargram, it was all part of the artistry: “Y’all still don’t get the memo? Different look for different projects…”
@__akintola expressed disbelief, writing, “But shey na you be this?”

Over on Facebook, Limzy’s Journal reminisced and posed a question, writing, “The one and only Asake. Why did you leave YBNL tho?”

Asake’s transformation has left fans guessing whether it’s a personal choice or part of a creative direction for his new music.