Black Excellence: Asake
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asake
Ahmed Ololade (born 13 January 1995), known professionally as Asake,[1] is a Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter.[2][3][4][5][6] His debut album, Mr. Money with the Vibe (2022) broke the record for the biggest opening day for an African album on Apple Music at the time, and debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200 chart.[7][8] His second album Work of Art (2023), matched the chart position of its predecessor.[9] Asake’s third album Lungu Boy (2024) became his third consecutive number one album in Nigeria, and the longest-running number one in Nigeria chart history.[10]
https://www.npr.org/2025/10/24/g-s1-87240/asake-tiny-desk-concert
Asake arrived at the office with a warm smile and a quiet confidence that instantly bloomed as he stepped behind the Desk. The Nigerian artist is known for his high-energy stage presence, but this concert shows just how effortlessly he can blend the sounds of Afrobeats, amapiano and Fuji in an intimate setting.