Popular afrobeat singer, Asake has severed ties with his boss, Olamide, and the YBNL music label.
According to online sources, Asake’s contract with YBNL recently expired, and he allegedly declined to renew it despite Olamide’s efforts.
According to prominent entertainment gossip blogger, Cutie Juls, alleged that Olamide made strenuous efforts to persuade Asake to sign the deal, but to no avail.
According to Cutie Juls, Asake recently walked out on the negotiations, opting to become independent.
Asake has also unfollowed everyone on social media and removed YBNL from his Instagram bio, signaling a definitive break.
The post reads, “Asake leaves YBNL and dumps OLAMIDE. Insiders says Asake’s contract with Olamide’s YBNL expired and when OLAMIDE presented Asake with a new contract, Asake refused to sign.
“OLAMIDE apparently tried everything in his books to renew his record label with Asake but Asake refused.
“The final straw happened two [2] weeks ago when Asake walked out completely out of the deal opting to be his own boss”.
“Hopefully they will be able to resolve and get Asake to stay”.
“As it is now, OLAMIDE is looking for new artists“?Hmmm 👩🦯”.
The news has sparked mixed reactions among fans and music enthusiasts.
While some lauded Asake’s decision to forge his path, others criticized him and expressed sympathy for Olamide.
Netizens React:
Bukola wrote, “Na him sabi”.
Sandra Emozeyi wrote, “No be by force, make he go another place to come”.
Niny__sweetann wrote, “All this artist sef. Olamide go find another quick”.
Chinyere Reginald wrote, “Asake is too big to be controlled. He has to be his own boss. He can do it on his own”.
Debznation wrote, “Someone else’s answered prayer. Olamide about to blow someone”.
Eleanor Bonf wrote, “Another Dbanj in the making, time will tell tho”.
Akure Souvenirs wrote, “Asake’s loss”.
Naija Beauty Hub wrote, “He spent money on this guy oh”.
Baty Fargone wrote, “Wizkid told him not to be humble.”
By Ezinne Okorie.
