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Asake teases documentary on his rise voiced by British actor Idris Elba
Nigerian superstar Asake has released a documentary chronicling his journey to fame and rise in the music industry.
Since his breakout into the mainstream in 2022, Asake has skyrocketed to superstardom with a consistent flow of chart-topping singles and critically acclaimed albums.
Following his recent achievement of selling out the O2 Arena in London for the second time, Asake shared the much-anticipated documentary on September 23, 2024, via his Instagram page.
The documentary, narrated by the award-winning British actor Idris Elba, opens with scenes from the inner-city areas of Lagos, where Asake grew up, offering fans an intimate glimpse into his humble beginnings.
This documentary arrives on the heels of Asake’s latest album, “Lungu Boy,” which features global superstars like Wizkid, Stormzy, Central Cee, and Ludmila.
The title “Lungu Boy,” which loosely translates to “ghetto boy,” reflects Asake’s personal narrative of rising from the streets of Lagos to international stardom.
The documentary seems to offer further insight into his transformation, giving context to his journey from obscurity to becoming a household name in Afrobeats.
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At his latest O2 Arena performance, Asake was honoured with an O2 Arena sold-out plaque and a BRIT silver plaque for his album ‘Work Of Art,’ which was presented to him by Idris Elba himself.
This marks his second album to receive a BRIT silver certification, following his debut project “Mr. Money With The Vibes,” which also achieved similar recognition in the UK.
Asake has found extraordinary success in the UK, where all three of his albums have reached the top of the UK Apple Music Album Chart.
This accomplishment makes him the only Nigerian artist to have all his LPs hit No. 1 in the UK, cementing his position as a global Afrobeats sensation.