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Portable is known for many things including his multiple face tattoos that amplify his fierce look. Grammy-nominated star Asake recently became the latest Nigerian music star to get his face inked which has predictably generated reactions from fans. Among the reactions to Asake’s new body art is the comparison to Portable’s face tattoo. The Street pop star is however not …

After sparking social media reactions with the teaser of a new song titled ‘Why Love’, Asake is back with a new teaser. Asake’s earlier video generated conversations as Asake now visibly has more tattoos on his face, and he looks to have lost some weight while pushing his eccentric fashion to new heights with a ripped T-shirt. The new teaser …

Sensational hitmaker Asake has set his 2025 in motion as he previews a new single. On January 11, 2025, the Grammy-nominated star teased the song titled ‘Why Love’ on his Instagram account. The video has since garnered massive reactions from fans who are eager to get new music from the hitmaker whose chart-topping records have defined the past three years. …

Grammy-nominated superstar Asake has been declared the best-selling artist in Nigeria in 2024. According to Nigeria’s foremost music chart publication TurnTable in its annual end-of-the-year chart, Asake garnered more acclaim across streaming platforms, TV, and Radio than any other artist in 2024. This is Asake’s third consecutive year as the overall No. 1 artist making him the first star to …

Olamide and Asake have reportedly parted ways after the YBNL Music boss reportedly allowed the ‘Sungba’ crooner to terminate his contract with the record label officially. According to videowheelztv, as part of the termination agreement, Asake was allowed to leave with the masters to all his songs recorded under the label. It was also claimed that both parties will, however, …

Barack Obama has released his yearly list of favourite songs and two Nigerians made the list this year, 2024.  Obama is known for curating an annual playlist of his most-loved tracks.  On Saturday,  Dec. 21, he shared his favourite music list for 2024.  Among the songs that caught his attention were Rema’s “Yayo” and Asake’s “Active,” which features American rapper …

In celebration of its fifth year in Africa, Audiomack has unveiled some of the major milestones accomplished by Nigerian artists on the streaming platform. Since entering Africa, Audiomack has grown to become one of the most popular music streaming platforms whose freemium and premium services attracted millions of listeners. To mark its fifth anniversary in Nigeria, Audiomack unveiled some insightful …

South African singer,  Tyla was crowned Top Afrobeats Artiste of the Year at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards on Thursday night, December 12. The ‘Water’ singer beat Nigerian artistes like Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Asake in a category often dominated by Afrobeat stars from Nigeria to win the award.   Tyla also won Top Afrobeats Song for her hit track, …

Asake leads Spotify Nigeria end of the year chart. Spotify’s 2024 Wrapped is here, and it’s a testament to the unparalleled influence of Nigerian music. This year, the platform shines a spotlight on the nation’s vibrant music scene, highlighting the artists, albums, and songs that captured the hearts of millions.  For the fourth year running, Nigerian artists have dominated the …

The MOBO Awards has unveiled nominees across 20 categories for their 2025 edition. Nigerian singers, Asake, Rema, Ayra Starr, Tems, Bnxn, Ruger, Shallipopi, and Odumodublvck were nominated for the 2025 Music of Black Origin Awards. Tems, Ayra Starr, and Asake are nominated in the Best International Act category alongside Beyonce, Glorilla, Kendrick Lamar, Latto, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, and Tyla. In the Best African …