‘I’m More Comfortable Singing in Yoruba’ – Asake

Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer Ololade Ahmed, popularly known as Asake, recently shed light on why he predominantly sings in Yoruba, his native dialect. During a recent interactive session with fans on Instagram, the ‘Ome Ope’ crooner explained that while he is fully capable of singing in English, he finds greater comfort expressing himself in Yoruba.

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Asake emphasized, “I am more comfortable singing in Yoruba; it’s not that I can’t sing in English. If you vibe with me, do so with my Yoruba. If not, then don’t.” His albums, including ‘Mr Money With The Vibes’ (2022), ‘Work of Art’ (2023), and the latest ‘Lungu Boy,’ feature predominantly Yoruba lyrics. His hit song ‘Amapiano’ even received a Grammy nomination in the Best African Music Performance category at the 66th Grammys, despite being primarily sung in Yoruba.

While Asake’s music resonates with Yoruba-speaking audiences, his unique blend of Afrobeat, Amapiano, and contemporary sounds transcends language barriers. So, whether you understand Yoruba or not, Asake’s soulful melodies continue to captivate music lovers worldwide.

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Sources:

1. ‘I’m more comfortable singing in Yoruba’ – Asake
2. Asake Explains Why He Sings Predominantly in Yoruba
3. News – ‘I’m more comfortable singing in Yoruba’ – Asake