MY FATHER HAS TAKEN MONEY FROM ME MULTIPLE TIMES, SAYS ASAKE AFTER VIRAL VIDEO
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A viral video of a man, Fatai Odunsi, claiming to be the father of popular artist Asake, has sparked controversy on social media since Friday, March 14. Odunsi stated that he has not seen Asake since 2022, when his health began to decline, and now feels compelled to seek public help. He appealed to Nigerians for financial support, disclosing that he has been battling a stroke since 2022. He also alleged that despite Asake’s success, the singer has not provided him with financial assistance.
“I am Asake’s father. I gave birth to him. I gave birth to Asake, Ahmed, the singer. Babatunde Ololade Odunsin, Mr. Money. Since I had a stroke, I haven’t seen him. The last time I saw him was March 29, 2022. He doesn’t pick my calls when I call him. Please, I only need your help,” Odunsi said.
In a video response, Asake was seen singing in Yoruba, seemingly reacting to the controversy. His lyrics conveyed a message about remaining true to himself despite external pressures. “You can’t please the world. Whatever you do, do it for God and always remember the day you’ll die and meet your God. My people, can you see how it’s going? Even my father wants to cajole me, but I stand firm and they can’t off my light. I used to press money for him and I do it with one mind. If you strike, I will move on. No one can quench my fire. God is the one that is taking me ahead in life.”
A well-known showbiz figure, speaking anonymously to Saturday Beats on Friday, alleged that Asake has not been supporting his father, whom he referred to as “Malo.” The source also claimed that Asake has a child who has been in Malo’s care since birth and recently turned one on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Additionally, the source stated that Asake’s only contributions to his father were a Lexus car and an apartment on Lagos Island, with the rent set to expire in December 2025.
Also reacting to the viral post, Asake’s ex-manager, Tunde Phoenix, criticised the singer’s alleged abandonment of his father, writing, “Operation GoFundMe for your favorite’s Papa. Please help us find that old man, his seed won’t listen. He abandons people who have helped him. Even if they left you, should you act like them when God has blessed you beyond your wildest dreams? A heart of a man reveals all you need to know. Please find Papa, let’s get him the help he needs. These children have the audacity.”
In another post, he further condemned Asake’s actions, adding, “One by one, God will show you who they are. Not my words anymore. Go and pick Papi up. We don’t care if he left as a child, in fact, I believe that man over anything you will say. If you don’t, we will handle your responsibilities for you and do a full interview with him to give us all the truths the masses want to know. You are a public figure. Get PR girl, put a statement together or I will. PS: PR girl is a vibe. Love her, I would definitely date her, she has a good heart but keeps bad company.”
The controversy has sparked ongoing online debates, with many Nigerians expressing their views on the family conflict.
Reacting to Odunsi’s video, Sulaimon Alade recounted his past interactions with Asake and his father, writing, “I was Asake’s teacher when he was in nursery school, right in front of my family house (Ile Atapupa or Ile Oni Gelede at No. 70 Ojuolokun Street, Isale Eko, Lagos). Back then, I worked with my brother, Musbau Teacher, the proprietor of MPS Mussey Private School. His father took good care of him as a single parent, dropping him off at school every morning. I swear with the Quran. After school, he would go to Agboolokun, his mother’s house, and stay there until evening when his dad (Malo) returned from work. I don’t know why he neglected his dad to this extent.”
Echoing Alade’s sentiments, Adetola Adunade Oso also shared his thoughts: “Fact. Malo took care of Ahmed (Asake). He never failed in his responsibilities as a father. We both worked with the Lagos Island Local Government—though in different departments—but maintained a cordial relationship until I retired in 2022. I can’t believe Ahmed could neglect his father in this state. I pray the Almighty Allah restores his health. So sad. Always smiling, Lammedah.”
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