Afrobeats hitmaker Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has once again set social media buzzing, this time not with his music but with a striking new appearance.
The singer, who has long been identified with bold tattoos and his signature locks, was recently spotted sporting a lower haircut and a clean, corporate-inspired look. The surprise transformation has since sparked mixed reactions among fans online.
While some admirers praised the YBNL-bred star for his daring fashion switch, others expressed shock, noting how different he appeared without his usual tattoos. For more than a year,
Asake’s body art and flamboyant style had drawn comparisons to African-American rappers, with some online users even spinning rumours about “selling his soul” for fame.
However, on Friday, September 26, 2025, a video surfaced online showing the “Mr. Money With The Vibe” crooner dressed in formal wear and rocking his fresh haircut, looking every inch like a corporate executive. The clip instantly went viral, with fans flooding comment sections to share their excitement and curiosity.
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In another trending video, Asake was captured behind the wheel, vibing to Getting Paid his latest collaboration with Sarz, Wizkid, and Jamaican star Skillibeng. The visuals offered fans another glimpse of his new style, reinforcing the buzz around his evolving brand image.
Asake, who broke out under Olamide’s YBNL Nation before floating his own label, Giran Republic, has continued to dominate the Afrobeats scene.
Now, with his unexpected makeover, the singer has shown once again that he knows how to keep fans talking both with his music and his style.
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