Nigerian singer Asake, born Ahmed Ololade, celebrated his 30th birthday on January 13, 2025. Notably, there were no public birthday wishes from YBNL Nation, the record label led by Olamide, which has been instrumental in Asake’s rise to fame.
Although the birthday message Empire posted is still visible on their page, This absence of public acknowledgement has fueled ongoing rumors about a potential rift between Asake and YBNL. In late December 2024, fans observed that Asake had removed all references to YBNL from his Instagram bio and unfollowed everyone on the platform, including Olamide. These actions led to widespread speculation about his status with the label.
Adding to the speculation, Asake recently released a new music video on his personal YouTube channel rather than through YBNL’s official channels. This move is seen by some industry observers as a step towards independence, possibly indicating an impending departure from the label.
Asake has not publicly addressed these speculations, and YBNL Nation has remained silent on the matter. The lack of public birthday wishes from YBNL affiliates further intensifies discussions about a potential separation.
Asake, known for hits like “Mr. Money” and “Sungba,” has enjoyed significant success under YBNL Nation. Any changes in his affiliation with the label could have notable implications for his career trajectory and the Nigerian music industry at large.
Fans and industry stakeholders are keenly awaiting official statements from both Asake and YBNL to clarify the situation. Until then, the absence of public birthday acknowledgements adds to the growing list of signs suggesting a possible shift in Asake’s professional affiliations.
