Fayose sends N500k to Asake’s father

Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, has donated N500,000 to Fatai Odunsi Adeshina, father of popular Nigerian singer Asake.

The donation comes after Fayose publicly called out Asake for allegedly abandoning his ailing father.

Fayose announced the donation on Saturday, stating that he had spoken with Asake’s father and had sent the funds to support him. “As I promised, we will take care of Asake’s father if he refuses to do so,” Fayose said.

“I spoke with his father this morning, and he’s a very happy man. I prayed for him and sent N500,000 to support him.”

The donation follows a public plea for help from Fatai Odunsi Adeshina, who claimed that Asake had abandoned him since his health began deteriorating in 2022.

Odunsi, who has been battling a stroke, alleged that Asake has not been financially supportive despite his fame and success.

“I am Asake’s father. I gave birth to him. I gave birth to Asake, Ahmed, the singer. Babatunde Ololade Odunsin, Mr. Money. Since I had a stroke, I haven’t seen him. The last time I saw him was March 29, 2022. He doesn’t pick my calls when I call him. Please, I only need your help,” Odunsi stated.