Ahmed Ololade (born 13 January 1995), known professionally as Asake, is a Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter. He was previously signed to YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution. His stage name "Asake" is his mother's name. In September 2022, his debut album Mr. Money with the Vibe was released, breaking the record for the biggest opening day for an African album on Apple Music at the time. The album debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200 chart and recorded the highest charting Nigerian debut album in the history of the chart at the time. His sophomore album Work of Art was released in June 2023, becoming his second album to debut at number 66 on the Billboard 200. Asake's third album Lungu Boy (2024) became his third consecutive number one album in Nigeria, and the longest running number one in Nigeria chart history. Asake's accolades include an All Africa Music Award, two Headies awards, and one MOBO award. He has also been nominated for a BET Award, two Grammy Awards, and an NAACP Image Award.

=== 2017–2022: Beginnings === Asake studied Theatre and Dramatic Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University. His career took off in 2022 prior to releasing the single "Mr. Money", followed by a remix with Zlatan and Peruzzi. In February 2022, fellow Nigerian artist Olamide signed Asake to his YBNL Records imprint. That same month, he released his debut extended play, Ololade, which featured his breakthrough song "Omo Ope", featuring Olamide, and the single "Sungba" which was plugged by Olaitan Salaudeen. In July 2022, Asake signed a distribution deal with Empire.