A throwback video of Nigerian international artist Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake or Mr Money, visiting the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye, in 2018 has resurfaced on social media following his recent trip back to Ile Ife, Osun State.
Asake recently made headlines after arriving at his alma mater, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), by helicopter and paying a courtesy visit to the Ooni’s palace. He was accompanied by his mother, socialite Yhemolee, actor Lala, and his entourage.
This wasn’t Asake’s first encounter with the palace. Back in 2018, before gaining fame, he had visited alongside content creators Broda Shaggi and Yemi Elesho, also known as Broda Nuru. Clips from that visit showed a young Asake playfully sitting on the floor near the Ooni, while another video captured him popping balloons with excitement.
Asake’s rise to stardom came in 2022 when YBNL boss Olamide signed him to the label. Soon after, he began performing on international stages, including a sold-out show at the renowned O2 Arena.
Returning to Ile Ife as a celebrated artist, Asake was warmly welcomed, with many, including the Ooni, proudly recognizing him as a distinguished son of the town.
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Read some comments below:
@king_tobiloba:”The last time he was there he sat on the floor. Today they gave him a sit beside the king! Read your Bible.”
@some_b_o_d_y_:”This life, na turn by turn if you really work hard. It was Shaggi as the main man and now Asake.”
@fumzeeygold:”Consistency on your grind will take you places you never imagined, e go do you like film, diligence will take you Kings’ and not average men. Shoutout Asake fr.”
@Stoneybaba:”Genuinely happy for this guy.”
@Gabmetax:”You just define growth sir.”
@MrRadnah:”I’m so happy for Asake…. And one thing I studied about him… He understand how to give respect and honor to those who deserves it.”
@remasherkay:”This time they gave him a sit close to the king. Yhis life get money.”