Ooni of Ife Speaks on Asake’s Visit With His Mother
The ancient city of Ile-Ife was bathed in a mixture of royal splendor and modern celebrity as the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, hosted the global Afrobeats sensation Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake. This symbolic homecoming, which took place at the historic Ile Oodua Palace, served as a profound bridge between the traditional Yoruba throne and the contemporary pulse of African music. During the reception, the monarch expressed deep pride in the singer’s international success, describing him as a cultural ambassador who has remained steadfast in projecting the Yoruba identity to the world. The atmosphere was particularly emotional as Asake was accompanied by his mother, whom the Ooni hailed as the primary architect of the artist’s discipline and meteoric rise.
In a moment that captured the hearts of onlookers, the Ooni of Ife paid a glowing tribute to Asake’s mother, describing her as the “true producer” behind the man the world celebrates today. The monarch emphasized that the singer’s journey from the streets of Lagos to global sold-out arenas was paved by her unwavering prayers and sacrifices. To honor her role, the Ooni presented her with special royal gifts while gifting Asake a sacred Ife artwork from his personal collection, symbolizing the eternal bond between the artist and his ancestral roots. The singer returned the favor by performing an acoustic version of his hit “Lonely at the Top” for the monarch and the palace chiefs, a performance that resonated with the themes of hard work and divine timing.
The homecoming took an even more dramatic turn when Asake made a grand entrance at his alma mater, Obafemi Awolowo University, arriving in a helicopter that touched down amid thunderous cheers from thousands of students. Returning to the Department of Theatre Arts where his creative journey began, the singer was received by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simeon Bamire, and his former lecturers. In a display of profound humility that moved many to tears, Asake performed the traditional Yoruba “dobale” by prostrating before his teachers in the university’s famous Amphitheatre. He further thrilled the crowd by joining the school’s drummers to play the djembe, proving that despite his global fame, the lessons of the university remained deeply ingrained in his artistry.
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Accompanied by his close friend and media personality Yhemolee, Asake’s visit to Ife was more than a mere publicity stunt, it was a recalibration of his identity as he prepares for his major holiday performance in Lagos. The Ooni of Ife’s endorsement of his management team, specifically acknowledging their “Omoluabi” spirit, further solidified the artist’s standing as a figure of integrity within the industry. As the session concluded with royal blessings for his upcoming “Mr. Money” African tour, the event stood as a testament to the power of remembering one’s roots and the undeniable influence of a mother’s guidance in the pursuit of greatness. For more information, I recommend SongbuxNews.
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