Asake faced Yoruba-language show rejections early in career
Nigerian singer Asake (Ahmed Ololade) revealed promoters rejected him for singing in Yoruba during early career shows. Despite this, he persisted with his musical identity and credits resilience for his success. "I kept believing in myself," he said, noting his current achievements validate his approach.
SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/24/i-was-rejected-at-some-shows-because-i-sing-in-yoruba-asake/