Asake Reveals Leaving Home at 15 for Music Dreams

Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake, whose real name is Ahmed Ololade, has opened up about leaving home at age 15 to pursue his music dreams, defying his father's strong opposition during a recent interview with YouTuber Korty EO.

The singer, known for hits like "Sungba," described a once-close relationship with his father, Fatai Odunsi, that soured when he expressed his ambition to enter the music industry. "My dad and I were so close when I was younger. But it got to a time when I wanted to leave home to do what I'm doing now but my father said no," Asake recounted. He portrayed his father as equally stubborn, noting that their clashing personalities made confrontation impossible. At 15, Asake chose to leave regardless, driven by determination to follow his passion. "I just took off regardless. I was focused on where I was going. And there was nothing anybody could tell me," he said.

Asake emphasized that the rift has not diminished his unwavering love for his father. "Even if he points a gun at me, till eternity he will always be my dad, and I will still show him the same love," he stated, adding that his feelings extend equally to his mother. He clarified that while they do not...