Social media users are reacting to a trending report of fast-rising singer Asake parting ways with his boss, Olamide, and his label.
According to reports online, Asake’s contract with Olamide’s YBNL expired and when Olamide presented Asake with a new contract, Asake refused to sign. Olamide tried everything in his books to renew his label death with Asake but all his efforts were futile as Asake declined.
The report claimed that two weeks ago, Asake walked out completely from the deal and rather chose to be his own boss. This has left Olamide searching for new artists.
To add to it, he has unfollowed every one on social media and has removed YBNL from his Instagram bio.
The news has left many divided as while some praised Asake, others slammed Olamide.
One Godex Jersey wrote, “Next year go be on fire. Asake is on another level actually
One 4unkyjay_musiq wrote, “He what’s to bring his Lungu label up. Olamide should just give him his blessings
One Bukola wrote, “Na him sabi
One Sandra Emozeyi wrote, “No be by force, make he go another place to come
One Niny__sweetann wrote, “All this artist sef. Olamide go find another quick
One Chinyere Reginald wrote, “Asake is too big to be controlled. He has to be his own boss. He can do it on his own
One Debznation wrote, “Someone else’s answered prayer. Olamide about to blow someone
One Eleanor Bonf wrote, “Another Dbanj in the making, time will tell tho
One Akure Souvenirs wrote, “Asake’s loss
One Naija Beauty Hub wrote, “He spent money on this guy oh
One Baty Fargone wrote, “Wizkid told him not to be humble.”
In November 2022, Asake spoke out about Olamide’s impact on his life. An old video that resurfaced online captured the epic moment Asake burst into tears when Olamide jumped on one of his songs and made him a signee under the YBNL record label. Recalling the mindblowing incident, Asake revealed how one phone call from Olamide changed his career.
In an interview in March, Asake recounted how Olamide advised him to dump his girlfriend when he became a star. Sharing his story, he expressed how excited he was to have listened to Olamide’s advice, which has made him more financially successful.
Over the years, Olamide has impacted the lives of Zlatan, Naira Marley, T.I Blaze, Bella Shmurda, Portable, Skales, Phyno, Jaido P, Asake, Lil Kesh, Adekunle Gold, Fireboy, CDQ, and others.
J Brandy, a member of the YBNL music label, celebrated the influence of Olamide, on the Nigerian music scene, as a mentor and a key figure in the development of many Nigerian artists’ careers.
Zlatan who was first signed to Olaminde’s label, YBNL, had recounted his impact on his life, attesting to how Olamide had changed his life and the lives of many.
Bella Shmurda had stated in an interview that he would pick Olamide before his mother of his children asked him who had more impact on his life.
As a result of his many impacts, Daniel Regha advocated for him in the music industry, as he noted how Olamide has impacted many artists’ careers, yet was been underrated.
