Tag: Asake

  • Remember on Replay: Wizkid Reveals the Song He Wants Asake to Sing at His Wedding

    Remember on Replay: Wizkid Reveals the Song He Wants Asake to Sing at His Wedding

    Photo Credit: Photo via Gistmania / Apple Music / @wizkidayo

    Afrobeats superstar Ayodeji “Wizkid” Balogun has once again sent fans into wedding speculation mode after revealing the exact song he wants at his big day – and the artiste he wants performing it live. During a recent Apple Music radio appearance with Asake and DJ Tunez, Wizkid said he wants Asake to perform “Remember” at his wedding.

    Wizkid explained that Asake’s breakout track “Omo Ope” turned him into a fan from first listen, but it is the more reflective “Remember” that stole his heart and earned a permanent place on his imaginary wedding playlist. The Starboy boss called the song “an amazing record” and told Asake directly on air that it has to be played on his wedding day.

    Big Wiz did not stop at song choices. He went on to shower Asake with heavy compliments, describing him as one of the most special vocalists in Africa and even the world. According to him, Asake’s voice is a blessing to African music and proof that the new wave of Afrobeats talent is here to stay.

    This is not the first time Wizkid has teased an upcoming wedding, and social media users again joked that Starboy has been “planning” this wedding for years. Still, his comments have added fresh fuel to fan fantasies about a high-profile Starboy ceremony – with Asake on the mic and “Remember” as the soundtrack.

    Source: Instagram/@wizkidayo, Gistmania – report on Wizkid saying Asake will perform at his wedding.

  • Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema, Asake and Ayra Starr Dominate Spotify’s 2025 Afrobeats List

    Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema, Asake and Ayra Starr Dominate Spotify’s 2025 Afrobeats List

    Photo Credit: Ayomide T. Adebayo from Prudential Center , Newark NJ – Dec.12th, 2025

    Spotify has released fresh data on Afrobeats listening in 2025 – and Nigerian stars are front and centre. Burna Boy, Rema, Wizkid, Asake and Ayra Starr all feature prominently on the platform’s latest Afrobeats ranking, highlighting just how far the genre has travelled globally.

    The streaming giant noted that fans are now listening from Nigeria to Brazil and beyond, with songs by the Nigerian heavyweights placing highly in multiple territories. Burna Boy and Wizkid continue to enjoy deep catalog streams, while Rema’s global smash “Calm Down” refuses to slow down. Asake’s anthems and Ayra Starr’s hit singles also kept them locked among the most-streamed Afrobeats acts of the year.

    On Nigerian social media, the numbers were treated like a scorecard. Fans swapped bragging rights over who truly leads the Afrobeats wave, while others simply celebrated the fact that several Nigerian acts can now compete with global pop names on major platforms.

    Source: Instagram/ Punch Nigeria – report on Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema, Asake and Ayra Starr on Spotify’s 2025 Afrobeats list.

  • Flytime Fest 2025: Olamide, Davido, Asake and Flavour Set for Lagos Detty December Takeover

    Flytime Fest 2025: Olamide, Davido, Asake and Flavour Set for Lagos Detty December Takeover

    Detty December in Lagos is getting a major boost as Flytime Fest marks its 21st anniversary with a stacked Afrobeats lineup featuring Flavour, Olamide, Asake and Davido.

    According to the organisers, the four-day festival will run from December 22 to 25 at the Eko Convention Centre. Highlife superstar Flavour opens on December 22, Olamide headlines on the 23rd, Asake takes over on the 24th, and Davido shuts things down on Christmas Day.

    Over the years, Flytime Fest has grown into one of December’s signature events, drawing both local fans and diaspora returnees. This year’s billing has sparked fresh excitement online, with fans already arguing over which night will be the wildest, while some deep pockets are planning to attend all four shows.

    Source: Instagram/@theflytimefest
    , The Guardian Nigeria – preview of Flytime Fest 2025 lineup and schedule.