“I Pleaded With Olamide For 2 Years Before He Signed Me” – Singer Asake

Famous Afrobeat singer, Ahmed Ololade, nicknamed Asake, revealed how he pleaded with the head Chief Executive Officer of YBNL and well-known Nigerian rapper, Olamide, for two years before Olamide finally agreed to bring him on board the label.

Asake, known for his song “Mr Money,” says Olamide invited him to his place and casually asked if he’d be interested in joining the label.

He claims Olamide suggested getting legal advice to understand the deal, but Asake, after two years of eager waiting, couldn’t resist and signed immediately.

“Before he [Olamide] signed me, I’ve been begging Baddo [Olamide] since 2020 to sign me,” Asake stated in an interview with Hip TV.

“When I arrived at his house one day, he asked me… This part burst my head. This is how he signed me. He said, ‘How are you, Asake?’ I said I’m fine. And he asked me, ‘Would you like to join YBNL?’

Asake continued, “You don’t understand. When someone you respect, someone you look up to, and someone you’ve been dying to see asked you that question. I told him that I’m ready. He said, ‘Go and think about it. Go and look for a lawyer.’ I said, ‘Baba, sign me now now now. I don’t want any lawyer. Because I love the [YBNL] family so much even from afar.”

Asake’s dedication paid off. He officially signed with YBNL Nation in February 2022 and within the same month released his debut EP, “Ololade.” The EP included the hit singles “Sungba” and “Omo Ope,” featuring Olamide…[CONTINUE READING HERE]>>