Ahmed Ololade, aka Asake’s look at the 66th Grammy Awards was one of those that trended the most on the red carpet.
The singer was adorned in a complete camo outfit, looking simple but undeniably intentionally put together.
When asked by the interviewers what inspired his look, Asake’s response was not expected at all, which in turn generated reactions online.
Asake, a Nigerian music artist, who has been in the industry for some years now, but sprung into the limelight in 2022 has been making the rounds on social media after appearing at the 66th Grammy Awards as one of the nominees.
By now, it is public knowledge that the Best African Music Performance category had the likes of Yemi Alade, Asake, Wizkid Burnaboy, Davido, Tems and Rema as nominees. Although Tems brought home the win, the spotlight has been on Asake’s new look, as fans clamour to understand the inspiration behind it.
While speaking on the red carpet, Grammy-nominated Asake shared that he has just stepped into his military era and that he likes to dress exactly how he feels.
Asake also reiterated that he could wake up the next day and clean his tattoos off, to which the interviewers burst out laughing, stating that it would take a lot of work.
According to a previous report, Asake officially parted ways with his record label, YBNL, owned by Olamide after two years. It was rumoured that the singer was presented with a renewal but failed to sign the deal.
This news shook the internet as many had varying opinions about the singer’s move. While some called him an ingrate, others stated that he had the liberty to decide as an adult.
Reactions below:
@nior_raven:
“Love u bro didn’t even try to change his accent.”
@ts_poetic:
“love asake but i’m still not over the face tats man. It hurts me.”
@kotoro_unruly:
“Grammy nah ogun go scatter your company stop using our artist for African relevance we don’t need your award una go dey whine us everytime.”
@officialpressaboy:
“Me I know say Wizkid and Davido with Burna boy no go come, this Grammy show.”
@mbksmico_:
“Why army Neva catch this boy? Omo God punish poverty.”
@whoislabykar:
“It’s not his first Grammy nomination tho ..do your research well Interviewer.”
@esther_muse0:
“I love how cool he isand I pray he wakes up one day and decides to not have any tattoos on his face.”
@whyalwaysromi:
“Why did he shave that nice moustache tho.”
@big___lui:
“No fake accent. Pure originality.”
