Promoters Didn’t Allow Me To Perform At Shows Because I Spoke Yoruba – Asake Opens Up (Video)

Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has recounted some of the challenges he faced with show promoters during the early days of his career.

The ‘Sungba’ crooner, during an interview with Famous TV, credited his resilience and perseverance for his growth in the music industry.

According to Asake, show promoters rejected him because he sang mostly in Yoruba.

The singer said he is thankful to God that he did not change his sound or stop singing in Yoruba despite the earlier rejections.

He said, “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.”

BREAKING: "They Blacklisted Me for Speaking Yoruba!" — Asake Opens Up About Struggle, Says "Thank God I Never Stopped Believing" pic.twitter.com/M1NEvei6G7

— The Yoruba Times (@TheYorubaTimes) February 24, 2026