‘My own father wants to cajole me’: Asake breaks silence (video)

Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has finally addressed accusations of neglect made by a man, Fatai Odunsi, who claims to be his father.

In a now-viral video, Odunsi alleged that he has been battling a stroke since 2022 and that Asake has repeatedly ignored his calls despite his deteriorating health.

Responding to the accusation on Friday, Asake shared a cryptic message, using music to pass his message.

Singing in Yoruba, Asake said: “You can’t please everyone, you can’t please the world. But anything you are doing, just do it for God.

“My own father wants to cajole me, and I have sent so much money. I have struggled for so many years, but they want to make life tire me.”

Despite Asake’s response, many Nigerians have taken to social media to urge him to support his alleged father.

One commenter, Fatai Saheed, wrote: “Go and take care of your father, no matter what he has done.”

Another added: “I will not let my father go hungry, sick, or homeless just because he didn’t take care of me. Go and take care of your father, Asake.”