Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Asake has made it to Barack Obama’s 2024 playlist with his Yoruba-infused track. This achievement is a significant milestone for Asake, who has been advised by many to switch his sound to appeal to a broader audience.
Asake’s reaction to this achievement is a message of motivation, encouraging his fans to stay true to themselves and their art.
“Many advised me to switch my sound, they said I won’t be able to sell out international shows if I kept singing in Yoruba. But I didn’t stop, I intensified with the Yoruba. Today I’m on Barack Obama’s 2024 playlist with my Yoruba. I hope this motivates you all to keep believing in what you do. Don’t let anyone derail you from your path. Believe in yourself before anyone else,” he says.
Asake’s feature on Obama’s playlist is not only a testament to his talent but also a celebration of African culture and language. His music is helping to put Afrobeats on the global map.
