Asake surprises father with 2025 Toyota Prado

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake has stirred widespread reactions on social media after surprising his father with a brand-new luxury vehicle, a gesture many interpret as a sign of reconciliation following earlier family tensions.

In a viral video circulating online on Friday, the award-winning singer, whose real name is Ahmed Ololade, presented his father, Fatai Odunsi, with a 2025 Toyota Prado, prompting emotional reactions from the elderly man and fans alike.

The clip, which the singer later reshared on his social media page, captured the moment Odunsi appeared visibly moved as he received the unexpected gift from his son.

The gesture came only days after the “Lonely at the Top” crooner surprised his mother with a luxury Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon reportedly valued at about $230,000, an act that also attracted significant attention online.

Observers say the latest gift to his father is particularly significant because the relationship between the singer and Odunsi had previously been a subject of controversy.

Last year, Odunsi publicly alleged that the music star had abandoned him after he suffered a stroke, claims that triggered heated debate across social media.

The singer later rejected the accusations, insisting he had been financially supportive and had sent money to his father on several occasions.

Reports later indicated that the two reconciled after the public dispute, with the artist pledging to support his father and assist with his medical needs.

With the latest car gift, fans say the development suggests that tensions between father and son may have eased. Social media users widely praised the gesture, describing it as a touching display of gratitude and family unity.