Fans Call Out Asake: “Omo, Asake Na Ingrate! Olamide Dey Do Birthday and E No Wish Am Happy Birthday”

 Nigerian music fans have taken to social media to express their displeasure with Asake after he failed to wish fellow artist Olamide a happy birthday on his special day.

The incident has sparked a wave of backlash from fans, with many accusing Asake of ingratitude and disrespect toward the YBNL boss, who is seen as a mentor and major influence on Asake’s rise to stardom.

Olamide, whose birthday celebrations took place recently, was showered with well-wishes from fans, fellow artists, and celebrities, but notable among the missing birthday messages was from Asake, who is currently enjoying immense success in the Nigerian music industry. Asake, who signed to Olamide’s YBNL label, has seen his career soar with massive hits like “Sungba” and “PBUY,” but many fans feel his silence on Olamide’s special day is a sign of ingratitude.

On Twitter and Instagram, fans have expressed their disappointment, questioning Asake’s loyalty and respect for the man who helped shape his career.

“Omo, Asake na ingrate! Olamide Dey do birthday and e no wish am happy birthday?” one fan wrote on Twitter. “Olamide showed Asake love and gave him the platform to shine, and now Asake is acting like he doesn’t know who helped him. No respect.”

Another user added, “This is lowkey disrespectful. Olamide has always shown love to Asake, even when he was just coming up. It’s sad to see Asake stay silent on his birthday. Is this how he repays the person who believed in him first?”

The issue has generated a considerable amount of debate, with some fans coming to Asake’s defense, suggesting that there may have been other reasons for his lack of public acknowledgment. Some believe that the two might still have a strong relationship, but for personal or private reasons, Asake did not feel the need to make a public gesture.

One commenter wrote, “We don’t know what’s going on behind the scenes. Maybe Asake had his reasons for not posting, but I’m sure he respects Olamide deeply. Let’s not assume things.”

Despite these defenses, the majority of the comments have centered on the idea that Asake’s silence might be a sign of ingratitude or a disconnect from his roots. Olamide is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Nigerian music, and fans believe that he deserves recognition, especially from artists like Asake who owe much of their success to his mentorship.

Some fans also pointed out that the relationship between Olamide and Asake had always appeared to be one of mutual respect and brotherhood, making the lack of a birthday message even more surprising. Olamide has previously expressed pride in Asake’s success, and the two have often been seen supporting one another in the public eye.

As the controversy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether Asake will address the issue directly. In the meantime, fans are waiting for a response, with many hoping that Asake will publicly acknowledge Olamide's influence and show respect for the man who played a pivotal role in his journey to stardom.