After years of dishing out good music and selling out shows on the global stage, Afrobeats artiste, Asake has severed ties with his boss, Olamide, and the YBNL music label according to reports.
According to online sources, Asake’s contract with YBNL recently expired, and he allegedly declined to renew it despite Olamide’s efforts. Reports claim that Olamide proposed a new deal, but Asake chose to pursue independence, ultimately walking away from the label two weeks ago.
Giving life to the speculations, Asake has unfollowed everyone on social media and removed YBNL from his Instagram bio.
The news has sparked mixed reactions among fans and music enthusiasts. While some lauded Asake’s decision to forge his path, others criticized him and expressed sympathy for Olamide.
The split has left fans speculating about Olamide’s next move as he reportedly begins scouting for new talent. Meanwhile, Asake’s next steps as an independent artiste will undoubtedly be watched closely in the coming months.
Recently, Asake was listed by streaming platform, Spotify as the most streamed artist in Sub-Saharan Africa this year. He’s joined in the top five by Drake, Burna Boy, Seyi Vibez and Chris Brown. Other artists on the list are Rema, Future, Davido, Wizkid and BNXN, in descending order.
Few artists embody this global superstardom like Asake, who was the most streamed artist in Sub-Saharan Africa this year. He’s joined in the top five by Drake, Burna Boy, Seyi Vibez and Chris Brown. Other artists on the list are Rema, Future, Davido, Wizkid and BNXN, in descending order.
The singer, alongside Rema, also made former US president, Barack Obama’s favorite music list for 2024.
